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S.A.F.E. Structure Advances U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-Tasked Gallium Recovery Pilot to Strengthen America's Critical Minerals Supply Chain

The pilot will test modular equipment on domestic feedstocks and build a repeatable recovery process, officials said.

  • On Thursday, Las Vegas-based SAFE Structure Designs announced it is advancing a gallium recovery pilot following tasking from the United States Army Corps of Engineers to strengthen domestic critical minerals supply chains.
  • The initiative aims to transition laboratory-proven processing technology into practical field capability, focusing on recovering gallium from domestic feedstocks, including gold-mine tailings, to establish a foundation for future production.
  • Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo, Nevada Lieutenant Governor Stavros Anthony, and Representative Dina Titus support the effort, bringing Republican and Democratic leaders together to expand American manufacturing opportunities.
  • SAFE intends to engage the Higher Education Board to develop technical training and career pathways, preparing students to manufacture, operate, and maintain domestic recovery systems.
  • The Defense Logistics Agency expressed interest in the technology's development. CEO Johnny Buscema said, "This effort brings together American manufacturing," emphasizing the work is guided by faith and service.
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S.A.F.E. Structure Advances U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-Tasked Gallium Recovery Pilot to Strengthen America's Critical Minerals Supply Chain

Nevada initiative combines American manufacturing, laboratory-proven technology, bipartisan support, and planned workforce education to build domestic critical minerals recovery capacity.

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Helena Independent Record broke the news in Helena, United States on Friday, October 9, 2026.
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