Trump to host mining CEOs as US seeks critical minerals

President Donald Trump will convene executives from major mining companies at the State Department on Friday to bolster domestic and allied supplies of critical minerals, a key national security priority. The administration aims to replenish weapons stockpiles depleted during the Iran conflict and reduce reliance on Chinese supply chains. Expected attendees include Freeport-McMoRan, MP Materials, USA Rare Earth, Energy Fuels, and The Metals Company. The event will also address workforce shortages in mining.