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Securing rare earth elements a national security imperative, official says
February 25, 2026 — Securing a resilient supply chain for critical minerals is fundamental to national security and the economy, said Michael P. Cadenazzi Jr., assistant secretary of war for industrial base policy, who testified at a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing... MORE

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