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Pentagon Considers Scrapping $80 Million Loan to Rare Earths Refiner, Sparking White House Dispute

21 Mayıs 2026Bloomberg

The Pentagon is reconsidering an $80 million conditional loan to ReElement Technologies Corp., a rare-earths refiner. This decision has sparked a conflict with the White House, as the loan was intended to reduce reliance on China for critical minerals.
The situation highlights the ongoing tensions between national security priorities and economic strategies in the U.S.
has been striving to secure its supply of rare earth elements, which are crucial for various technologies and defense applications. China's dominance in this sector has prompted the U.S.
The Pentagon's hesitance to proceed with the loan may signal deeper concerns about the viability and strategic importance of domestic rare-earths production. This clash with the White House underscores the complexities of U.S.

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This article is based on information available as of October 2023 and may not reflect subsequent developments.

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