Daily Market Updates: US targets critical materials boost with $389M funding plan

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US targets critical materials boost with $389M funding plan

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Washington is backing high-purity mineral processing, fusion technology and advanced power chips to strengthen domestic supply chains.

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Mining.comUS targets critical materials boost with $389M funding plan

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