The new “Project Vault” critical minerals stockpile launched by the White House and the U.S. Export-Import Bank is “absolutely” needed, but it represents just the first step of many to break China’s ...

On February 2, the Trump administration launched Project Vault, a new federal initiative intended to address growing global competition, particularly with China, for strategic and critical minerals.

Commodities had a wild ride last year, and it's continued so far in 2026. Trump's new Project Vault could be a sign of more volatility to come. The Trump administration's new critical mineral reserve ...

President Donald Trump’s plan to launch a US$12 billion strategic stockpile of critical minerals is being welcomed across sectors as a long-awaited step toward reducing US dependence on China. Known ...

President Donald Trump's new critical minerals stockpile is aimed at safeguarding the U.S. supply chain from market disruptions, furthering the administration's push to bolster domestic supply chains ...

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Responsible Battery Coalition (RBC) today welcomed the Trump Administration's launch of "Project Vault," a major new initiative established with the Export ...

When the U.S. launches a $12 billion strategic critical minerals stockpile, it is no longer just "industrial policy." It becomes a clear signal that critical minerals have shifted into the realm of ...