Trump announces creation of $12 billion strategic critical mineral reserve

The US will launch a strategic critical minerals reserve to boost American industry and reduce reliance on foreign trading partners for the materials, President Donald Trump announced Feb. 2. The reserve, dubbed “Project Vault,” will serve as the first-ever stockpile of critical minerals “to ensure that American businesses and workers are never harmed by any shortage,” Trump said. The TrumpThe US will launch a strategic critical minerals reserve to boost American industry and reduce reliance on foreign trading partners for the materials, President Donald Trump announced Feb. 2. The reserve, dubbed “Project Vault,” will serve as the first-ever stockpile of critical minerals “to ensure that American businesses and workers are never harmed by any shortage,” Trump said. The TrumpRead More