Event Brief
U.S. firms expand critical-mineral supply beyond China
Filed: Aug 03, 2026 at 3:06 PM ET
Summary: A New Hampshire refinery helps produce critical minerals used in missiles as U.S. firms cut reliance on China.
WHO: U.S. companies and a small refinery in New Hampshire
WHAT: A small refinery in New Hampshire produces critical minerals used in missiles to reduce reliance on China.
WHEN: Aug 03, 2026 at 1:54 PM ET
WHERE: New Hampshire
WHY: U.S. companies are working to cut reliance on China for critical minerals used in weapons.
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