Critical Minerals and National Security: What Small Businesses Need to Know
Critical minerals are essential to defense systems, clean energy, and advanced manufacturing. Here's why they matter and how your business can participate.
Feb 3, 2026
11 min
The U.S.-Africa Critical Minerals Partnership: Opportunities for American Businesses
Africa holds vast critical mineral reserves. New U.S.-Africa partnerships are creating opportunities for American businesses to participate in responsible mineral development.
Jan 25, 2026
10 min
DOE's Critical Minerals Realignment: What It Means for Your Supply Chain
The Department of Energy is restructuring its approach to critical minerals. Here's what changed and how it affects manufacturers and contractors.
Jan 18, 2026
9 min
From Mine to Market: Understanding the Critical Minerals Supply Chain
A comprehensive guide to the critical minerals supply chain, from extraction to end-use, and where business opportunities exist at every stage.
Jan 11, 2026
10 min
Rare Earth Elements and Defense Contracts: A Growing Market for Small Business
Rare earth elements are essential to modern weapons systems. The push for domestic production is creating new opportunities for small businesses.
Jan 4, 2026
9 min
Breaking China's Mineral Monopoly: How U.S. Companies Can Participate
China controls the global critical minerals supply chain. Here's how American companies are working to break that monopoly and how you can be part of the solution.
Dec 28, 2025
10 min
Critical Minerals Processing: Compliance and Opportunity in 2026
New regulations and incentives are reshaping the critical minerals processing landscape. Here's what you need to know about compliance requirements and business opportunities.
Dec 20, 2025
9 min
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