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U.S. to create $12B critical minerals stockpile
Ian Lange, professor of economics and business, explained that mining companies outside of China are facing Chinese firms that are subsidized by their government and thus have zero cost of capital.
February 5, 2026
Scientific expedition confirms vast freshwater reserve beneath ocean floor
Brandon Dugan, associate department head and professor in geophysics and Baker Hughes Chair in Petrophysics and Borehole Geophysics, explained that the freshened water found in vastly different materials will help his team understand the conditions ....
February 5, 2026
What to know about the critical minerals trading bloc the U.S. wants to build with allies
Ian Lange, professor of economics and business, said it will be important the critical minerals trading bloc to have ways to keep countries from buying cheap Chinese materials on the side.
February 5, 2026