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A New Generation of Industries Emerges in Texas From Federal Push for Mining Revival

Federal funding exceeding $500 million since 2021 has accelerated Texas projects to produce lithium and rare earth elements vital for U.S. manufacturing and defense supply chains.

The U.S. doesn’t produce the minerals and metals needed for renewable energy, microchips or military technology. Authorities want to change that as quickly as possible. By Dylan Baddour October 20, 2025 This article originally appeared on Inside Climate News, a nonprofit, non-partisan news organization that covers climate, energy and the environment. Sign up for their newsletter here. Major oil companies are drilling in East Texas again, but not…

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