Two global commodities trading firms are among those that have signaled support for a critical minerals strategic reserves project in the United States.

President Trump is poised to launch a $12 billion stockpile of critical minerals — an attempt to reduce US reliance on China’s supply and stabilize prices for American manufacturers, The Post has learned.

The U.S., Allies, and Africa in the Spotlight Washington, USA | THE INDEPENDENT | The United States has taken a decisive step to secure its place in the global critical minerals market with the launch of Project Vault,

According to the White House, Project Vault will launch with $12 billion in seed funding to help insulate manufacturers from supply shocks and destabilizing price swings. The program will create a strategic backstop similar in concept to the nation's emergency petroleum reserves.

KINSHASA, Feb 4 (Reuters) - Ivanhoe Mines is in advanced talks with Congo’s state miner Gecamines and Swiss commodities trader Mercuria to channel zinc‑rich concentrate from its giant Kipushi mine to the United States under Washington’s new strategic stockpiling scheme Project Vault,

Ivanhoe Mines, Gécamines and Mercuria in advanced discussions to supply the United States with critical minerals produced by Kipushi MineWashington, D.C.--(Newsfile Corp. - February 3, 2026) - Ivanhoe Mines (TSX: IVN) (OTCQX: IVPAF) Executive Co-Chairman Robert Friedland joined the President of the United States of America Donald J.

The US government’s planned $12 billion initiative to stockpile critical minerals is winning support from parts of the metal markets, while raising […]

American Pacific Mining Corp. has commented on the Trump Administration’s newly announced strategic critical minerals reserve, 'Project Vault,' and the potential implications for the company’s Madison Copper-Gold Project in Montana,