Japan and other partners back FORGE forum as ministers pledge supply-chain diversification Japan pledged to deepen cooperation on supply diversification at the ministerial and welcomed the launch of FORGE; ministers stressed collective action—mining, refining and processing—by producer and consumer countries to reduce overreliance on a single supplier.

Japan is rallying support for a groundbreaking international forum, emphasizing supply diversification as the key to global resilience in critical minerals.

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U.S., Australia Signed ‘‘Critical Mineral Framework,’’ a Speaker Says An unidentified speaker said the United States and Australia have signed a "landmark critical mineral framework agreement" to diversify critical-mineral supply chains, arguing reliable, diversified supplies are essential for defense and economic resilience and to avoid geopolitical leverage.

The U.S. and Australia have just signed a groundbreaking agreement to secure critical mineral supply chains, aiming to bolster defense and economic resilience against geopolitical risks.

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BLM lifts permitting pause for Nevada solar and storage project amid tariff concerns The Bureau of Land Management resumes permitting for a solar project in Nevada after delays.

The Bureau of Land Management has lifted the permitting pause for a crucial Nevada solar project, but looming tariff challenges could still impact the renewable energy landscape.

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Panel discusses US economic vulnerabilities to China and trade policy reforms Experts highlight critical US dependencies on China and recommend policy reforms to mitigate risks.

The U.S. House Committee on Foreign Affairs is sounding the alarm on our dangerous reliance on China for critical defense technology—could this reshape our economic future?

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