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Pentagon inks pair of rare earth mineral loans for $1.2 billion
The Pentagon has secured $1.2 billion in loans for rare earth minerals, including germanium and gallium, critical for scaling weapons production. Michael Cadenazzi, the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Industrial Base Policy, emphasized the necessity of these materials for defense capabilities.
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