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DOE proposes $10M for critical minerals research and development

Published

27 August 2026

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operational-macro

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Climate Tech

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United States

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Read at manufacturingdive.com

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Fusion42 · 27 August 2026 · Fusion42 review

The US Department of Energy proposes $10 million in funding for research and development targeting critical minerals such as heavy rare earths, gallium, and copper, which are vital for key energy technologies.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Climate Tech.

◆ The Wire takeaway

You face a new funding push that could lower costs and supply risks for energy tech components dependent on rare earths and critical minerals. Now is the time to deepen relationships with suppliers and research partners in these materials.

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1 source · 27 Aug 2026

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