Latest Us National Security News

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American West Metals Limited has reported exceptional assay results from historical mine dumps and surface rock sampling at its West Desert Project in Utah, revealing significant grades of critical metals including copper, silver, indium, germanium, and tellurium. A 5,000-metre diamond drilling program targeting newly identified high-grade zones is currently in progress.
Maxwell Dee
Maxwell Dee
9 Apr 2026
American West Metals has commenced a 5,000-metre diamond drilling campaign at its West Desert Project in Utah, targeting high-grade indium, gallium, and copper to bolster US critical metals security.
Maxwell Dee
Maxwell Dee
27 Mar 2026
Viking Mines’ expanded geophysical surveys reveal a large-scale tungsten system at the Linka Project in Nevada, setting the stage for a targeted drilling campaign in June. The discovery highlights significant untapped potential beneath volcanic cover and reinforces Linka’s strategic value amid soaring tungsten prices.
Maxwell Dee
Maxwell Dee
26 Mar 2026
Lynas Rare Earths has inked a binding Letter of Intent with the US Department of War to supply critical rare earth oxides over four years, backed by a US$96 million government allocation and a US$110/kg floor price for NdPr oxide.
Maxwell Dee
Maxwell Dee
16 Mar 2026
American West Metals has appointed a top Washington DC advisory firm to deepen US government engagement for its West Desert Project, aiming to establish the first domestic indium supply chain amid critical minerals supply risks.
Maxwell Dee
Maxwell Dee
18 Feb 2026
American West Metals has reported a substantial expansion of its Storm Copper Project resources in Canada alongside promising critical metals discoveries at its West Desert Project in Utah, underpinning its strategic growth and US market engagement.
Maxwell Dee
Maxwell Dee
30 Jan 2026
St George Mining has appointed a top Washington DC government relations firm to deepen its engagement with US agencies, advancing its Araxá rare earths project amid growing US efforts to secure critical mineral supply chains in the Western Hemisphere.
Maxwell Dee
Maxwell Dee
28 Jan 2026
American West Metals is set to launch a major drilling campaign at its West Desert Project in Utah, aiming to expand its world-class indium resource and explore high-grade gallium mineralisation. This initiative aligns closely with the US government's renewed focus on securing domestic critical metals supply chains.
Maxwell Dee
Maxwell Dee
18 Dec 2025
Jindalee Lithium has completed its 2025 drilling program at the McDermitt Lithium Project and is advancing plans to list its US subsidiary on a national exchange, extending exclusivity with its merger partner.
Maxwell Dee
Maxwell Dee
3 Dec 2025
Pioneer Lithium has identified promising exploration targets at its North Pine Project in Idaho, focusing on critical minerals like tungsten and antimony. The company plans advanced geophysical surveys to refine drill targets and leverage strategic processing opportunities nearby.
Maxwell Dee
Maxwell Dee
13 Nov 2025
Pantera Lithium has identified seven priority exploration targets at its Gillham Silver-Antimony Project in Arkansas, marking the first modern evaluation of this historic mining district in over a century. The move aligns with growing US strategic focus on critical minerals like antimony and silver.
Maxwell Dee
Maxwell Dee
12 Nov 2025
Great Northern Minerals has taken a significant step toward advancing its Catalyst Ridge rare earth project by securing an exclusive option to license a patented flotation technology from the University of Arizona, promising improved recovery and lower processing costs.
Maxwell Dee
Maxwell Dee
7 Nov 2025