The U.S. War Department plans to establish small processing plants to obtain critical mineral resources.

【Focus: The US War Department Plans to Establish a Series of Small Processing Plants for Key Minerals】

Washington time, December 9, 2025, Reuters reported in a news release:

Citing a draft document, the US War Department has announced plans to establish a series of small processing plants to produce key minerals used in manufacturing bullets, armor, and other weapons. This move aims to develop domestic sources of materials that have long been controlled by Chinese mining companies. Such small-scale production will allow for a continuous supply of materials without relying on commercial factories.

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