Event Brief
UPDATED Aug 8, 2026 at 2:00 AM ET
Aug 7, 2026 at 7:00 AM ET
Trump announces $3 billion for critical minerals projects
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Trump said the US will invest $3 billion in critical minerals and battery projects to strengthen defense supply chains.
WHO: Donald Trump
WHAT: Announced a $3 billion investment in critical minerals and battery projects to boost domestic production and defense supply chains.
WHEN: Reported Aug 8, 2026 at 1:35 AM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: To increase domestic production of critical minerals and batteries for national security and defense supply chains.
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