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Mining Perpetua Resources advances Idaho pilot plant as defense pushes for homegrown antimony Perpetua’s partnership with the Army continues to expand through the Defense Ordnance Technology Consortium Joseph MortonDecember 15, 2025
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Mining Perpetua Resources moves to bolster United States antimony production The partnership is part of a broader effort with the U.S. Army through the Defense Ordnance Technology Consortium Joseph MortonDecember 10, 2025
News US moves to expand stakes in critical minerals firms to counter China’s dominance The Chinese measures caused supply disruptions until both sides eased their respective actions Joseph MortonDecember 8, 2025
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Rare Earths China provides leading magnet producers with streamlined rare earth export licenses An anonymous source informed Reuters about the significant development Rowan DunneDecember 3, 2025