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DOE awards $500 million to seven projects to expand U.S. critical mineral and battery supply chains
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Fusion42 · 31 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
The U.S. Department of Energy awarded $500 million across seven projects to expand domestic critical mineral processing, battery manufacturing, and recycling capacity, reducing reliance on foreign sources and boosting economic and national security.
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Federal funding is unlocking immediate construction and retrofit opportunities in critical minerals and battery supply chains. You should engage with these projects now to secure partnerships or position as a supplier in U.S. energy manufacturing.
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