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DOE proposes $10M for critical minerals research and development
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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.
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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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