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US Firm to Reshore Critical Minerals Refining with $1.1B Deal

First article: 19 mar. 2026, 13:00 | Last update: 19 mar. 2026, 13:00 | 1 source | 1 article

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A US company is making a significant investment of $1.1 billion to re-establish critical mineral refining capabilities within the United States. This initiative aims to reduce the country's dependence on foreign nations for these essential materials, which are crucial for various industries, including technology, defense, and renewable energy. The project is motivated by growing concerns about supply chain vulnerabilities and the potential national security implications of relying on overseas sources.

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TechCrunch 19 mar. 2026, 13:00 (1 day ago)

Inside a $1.1B deal to reshore critical minerals refining

Critical minerals startup Nth Cycle is betting that its modular approach to nickel refining can make the practice viable in the U.S. and Europe.

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