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US House passes defense act with critical materials

The US House of Representatives has passed the National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal 2023, containing provisions for the Pentagon to step up its purchases of critical minerals.

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US act funds critical metals stockpiles

The US$857.9 billion act, which is focused on military spending, gives authority for the military to build supply chain and stockpile resilience.