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US lawmakers propose $2.5B critical minerals reserve

Staff Writer | January 15, 2026 | 11:31 am Critical Minerals USA Cobalt Graphite Lithium Rare Earth 

A bipartisan group of US lawmakers on Thursday introduced legislation to create a $2.5 billion critical minerals stockpile as a counter to China's dominance in the sector, according to Reuters. The proposed bill is designed to help stabilize the prices...

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