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U.S. corporations committed $9 trillion to domestic manufacturing, creating massive demand for critical minerals and energy. Federal government accelerates mining permits and invests directly in mineral producers to secure supply chains.

U.S. government cuts mining permit approvals from 10 years to 28 days while deploying $9 trillion in manufacturing investments to counter China's dominance of 15 critical minerals.

ExGen Resources signs purchase agreement for three Nevada lithium properties, including the Spark South project adjacent to Surge Battery's operations, positioning itself in the high-growth lithium sector.

ExGen Resources acquires Nevada lithium properties including Spark South, issuing 21M shares and CAD$125K cash, with closing targeted June 2026.

REalloys secures rare earth supply agreement and builds Ohio metallization capacity ahead of 2027 defense mandate banning Chinese imports from military systems.

Antimony demand surges as Western nations seek domestic production alternatives to Chinese supply dominance, with market projected to grow to $4.3-4.4B by 2035.

Gabelli Funds hosts its 17th Annual Specialty Chemicals Symposium on March 19, 2026, bringing together industry executives and investors for discussions on market trends and strategic challenges.