U.S. Hits New Obstacle on Critical Mineral Security Course

The race for critical metals and minerals has been heating up since President Trump took office, pitting the U.S. against many of its international allies. Yet while the federal government spends billions to build a position in critical minerals and challenge China’s dominance, there have been setbacks—even at home. Earlier this week, the Financial Times reported that a company had made the biggest discovery of tungsten in the United States. Tungsten is a critical metal that is used in applications ranging from electronics to defense…