Institute for Energy Research: President Trump Announced a Strategic Stockpile of Critical Minerals, the U.S. Strategic Critical Minerals Reserve
February 18, 2026
February 18, 2026
WASHINGTON, Feb. 18 -- The Institute for Energy Research issued the following commentary on Feb. 17, 2026:
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President Trump Announced a Strategic Stockpile of Critical Minerals, the U.S. Strategic Critical Minerals Reserve
President Trump is launching a $12 billion stockpile of critical and rare-earth minerals, called "Project Vault," to reduce reliance on Chinese rare earths and curb China's leverage in trade talks. President Trump indi . . .
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President Trump Announced a Strategic Stockpile of Critical Minerals, the U.S. Strategic Critical Minerals Reserve
President Trump is launching a $12 billion stockpile of critical and rare-earth minerals, called "Project Vault," to reduce reliance on Chinese rare earths and curb China's leverage in trade talks. President Trump indi . . .