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Lockheed seeks US mineral supplies after Trump supply-chain push, sources say
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Fusion42 · 5 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
Lockheed Martin is negotiating long-term supply deals with U.S. miners NioCorp Developments and Teck Resources to secure domestic sources of scandium and germanium, critical minerals for military equipment, as part of a push to reduce reliance on Chinese suppliers following new U.S. regulatory pressure.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Defense Tech, and 2 sources have reported it between 4 Aug 2026 and 5 Aug 2026.
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Lockheed’s move to secure US mineral supplies opens doors for miners and processors who can offer long-term defence contracts. You must act fast to position yourself as a reliable alternative to China before pricing negotiations close.
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2 sources · first reported 4 Aug 2026 · latest 5 Aug 2026
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