Rio Tinto, BHP Summoned to Critical Minerals Meeting With Trump

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1. Thu, 6 August 2026

   1 report
   • Bloomberg Politics20:21first to reportedited after publishing
     Rio Tinto, BHP Summoned to Critical Minerals Meeting With Trump

     previouslyRio Tinto, BHP Summoned to Critical Minerals Meeting with Trump

     The White House has invited top executives from the US critical minerals industry to a meeting Friday with President Donald Trump meant to demonstrate the administration’s commitment to wean the nation off supply chains dominated by China.

2. Fri, 7 August 2026

   14 reports
   • wsau.com10:04edited after publishing
     Trump to host mining CEOs as administration seeks minerals for defense supply chains

     By Jarrett Renshaw and Ernest Scheyder WASHINGTON, Aug 7 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump will convene executives from some of the world's largest mining companies at the State Department on Friday as his administration intensifies efforts to se...

   • politicalwire.com15:53
     Trump to Award $2 Billion to Battery Companies

     "The Trump administration has agreed to provide more than $2 billion in funding for companies producing batteries and critical minerals, adding to a wave of government cash aimed at weaning the U.S. off Chinese suppliers,"

   • smenet.org17:11
     Trump to host mining CEOs; expected to announce $180 million in funding for mining education and training - Mining Engineering Online

     (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump will convene executives from some of the world’s largest mining companies at the State Department on Friday as his administration intensifies efforts to secure domestic and allied supplies of critical minerals, a cornerstone of its national security and industrial policy. CBS News reported on Friday that President Trump is …

   • theepochtimes.com17:22edited after publishing
     Trump Announces Nearly $3 Billion Investment in Mining to Reduce Reliance on China

     previouslyTrump Announces More Than $2 Billion Mining Investment to Counter China

     The U.S. government will award more than $180 million in grants to schools to strengthen the American mining workforce.

   • cbs2iowa.com17:23edited after publishing
     Trump announces $180M in grants to boost American mining amid push for critical minerals

     previouslyTrump announcing $180M in grants to boost American mining amid push for critical minerals

     President Donald Trump is slated to announce more than $180 million in grants to boost the American mining industry through education and trade programs.

     5 reprints

     • bakersfieldnow.com7 Aug, 17:23their copy
     • wcyb.com7 Aug, 17:23their copy
     • abc3340.com7 Aug, 17:23their copy
     • abc6onyourside.com7 Aug, 17:23their copy
     • katv.com7 Aug, 17:23their copy
   • The Hill18:12
     Watch live: Trump hosts roundtable on mining

     President Trump on Friday afternoon will host a roundtable at the State Department centered on the mining industry. “The mining industry has never had a greater champion than President Trump," White House spokesperson Taylor Rogers said in a statement. “His unprecedented support has driven record investment, streamlined permitting, and delivered real results for American workers,...

   • The Hill18:12
     Watch live: Trump hosts roundtable on mining

     President Trump on Friday afternoon will host a roundtable at the State Department centered on the mining industry. “The mining industry has never had a greater champion than President Trump," White House spokesperson Taylor Rogers said in a statement. “His unprecedented support has driven record investment, streamlined permitting, and delivered real results for American workers,...

   • Bloomberg Politics19:39
     Trump Touts $3 Billion in Minerals Projects to Counter China

     President Donald Trump touted $3 billion in US investments in critical minerals mining at a meeting Friday with top industry executives aimed at weaning the US off supply chains dominated by China.

   • scmp.com20:29
     US unveils critical minerals deals in latest push to counter China

     Trump administration seeks Beijing-free supply chains for key defence materials as Iran war strains US weapons stockpiles.

   • South China Morning Post20:29
     US unveils critical minerals deals in latest push to counter China

     The United States on Friday announced several critical minerals agreements with multiple mining companies, marking its latest push to curb China’s dominance over the production and processing of strategic materials. While attending a round table with global mining industry executives at the State Department, US President Donald Trump, without naming China, said that his administration would ensure America is “never again reliant on hostile foreign nations for the resources our country needs...

   • The Hill20:33
     Trump announces deals and investments to bolster mining

     President Trump on Friday announced a slate of deals and investments that aim to bolster mining, something the administration has said will boost the economy and secure supply chains. Trump said during a mining roundtable that the Defense Department would sign a $1.4 billion loan agreement with Sila Nanotechnologies to build a battery facility in...

   • kvia.com20:35
     DOW announces more than $80 million investment in mining schools

     URL changednow kvia.com/news/education/2026/08/07/president-trump-announces-over-100-million-investments-in-mining-schools-including-utep/

     EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- Friday, the Department of War announced more than $80 million has been invested into schools of mines and metallurgy. President Trump also led a press conference explaining the investment. "We're putting our miners back to work and we're reclaiming America's rightful place as the minerals superpower of the world, which

   • smenet.org21:04
     Energy Department launches $100 million initiative to build America’s critical minerals workforce, strengthen domestic supply chains - Mining Engineering Online

     The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Critical Minerals and Energy Innovation (CMEI) today announced a Notice of Intent for up to $100 million to strengthen America’s critical minerals workforce, supporting President Trump’s agenda to restore U.S. energy dominance, rebuild domestic supply chains, and reduce reliance on foreign adversaries for the materials that power …

   • livemint.com21:37
     Trump administration to invest $3 billion into minerals projects to boost US defense supply chains

     USA-TRUMP-MINING:Trump administration to invest $3 billion into minerals projects to boost US defense supply chains

     2 reprints

     • dunyanews.tv8 Aug, 08:30their copy
     • smenet.org8 Aug, 16:34their copy
3. Sat, 8 August 2026

   10 reports
   • canberratimes.com.au03:09
     US invests billions in mining projects to boost defence

     The Trump administration will invest $US3 billion in mining projects to boost US defence supply chains as the...

   • en.apa.az03:54
     Trump: US to Invest $3 Billion in Mining Industry

     The US administration will invest approximately $3 billion in projects aimed at developing mineral extraction, President Donald Trump said

   • businesstimes.com.sg04:15
     Trump touts US$3 billion investment in minerals projects to counter China

     Efforts to spur critical minerals development and processing come before Chinese President Xi Jinping visits Washington in September Read more at The Business Times.

   • ABC News (Australia)04:48
     Trump announces $560m critical minerals investment in tiny NSW town

     The Pentagon is investing more than half a billion dollars to expand an Australian critical mineral project poised to become the world's first scandium mine.

   • thejakartapost.com04:52
     Trump administration to invest $3 billion into minerals projects to boost defense supply - Economy

     The White House needs critical minerals to replenish weapons stockpiles depleted during the Iran conflict and reduce US dependence on Chinese supply chains.

   • cyprus-mail.com06:21
     Trump administration to invest $3bn in minerals projects to boost US defence

      The US government will invest $3 billion in critical minerals and battery projects as part of a push to increase domestic production and boost national security and industrial policy, President Donald Trump said on Friday. "We're reclaiming America's rightful place as the minerals superpower of the world," Trump told more than 200 mining…

   • indiatimes.com08:08
     Pentagon to invest $400 million in Australian rare earth mine scandium

     A remote Australian town will become a cornerstone of Western scandium supply. The United States Pentagon has pledged a $400 million loan commitment for this project. This initiative aims to establish the world's first primary scandium mine. China currently dominates global supply and processing of this critical mineral. The project ensures Western alignment from mine to finished product.

   • globalsecurity.org13:30
     Secretary of State Marco Rubio at President Trump's Roundtable on American Mining
   • globalsecurity.org13:30
     President Trump's Department of War Announces Over $80M Investment in Mining Schools at Historic Roundtable With Mining Executives
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     • smenet.org8 Aug, 16:30their copy
   • pakistantoday.com.pk13:49
     Trump unveils $3bn US minerals investment plan

     Trump announced $3 billion in US support for critical minerals and battery projects, including major conditional loans for battery parts, scandium and magnets. The move is tied to defence needs, supply chain security and reduced dependence on China.

4. Sun, 9 August 2026

   2 reports
   • ABC News (Australia)04:20
     Trump is not shy of collecting spoils, and the US presidency has plenty

     The US president's most-recent filings indicate he pocketed more than $US2.2 billion last year through ventures ostensibly run by his family.

   • shtfplan.com16:20
     Don't Buy Gold Stocks, If You're AGAINST Making Money!

     The U.S. is poised for a mining boom, with significant investments announced to restore its status as a minerals superpower. Key policy changes aim to expedite mining permits and bolster domestic production, promising a new bull market in mining stocks amidst declining interest rates. Researching mining stocks is now crucial.

5. Thu, 13 August 2026

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   • shtfplan.com16:31
     Trump Announces MINING Superpower Revolution

     Trump's recent mining roundtable signals a shift towards U.S. mineral independence, reducing reliance on China. With gold prices rising and mining stocks surging, the era of globalization appears to be over. Analysts predict significant growth in gold mining profitability as the U.S. re-engages in domestic mining efforts.

6. Tue, 18 August 2026

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   • Index.hr (Croatia)12:44
     Trumpova administracija planira rudarenje na golemom području Tihog oceana

     AMERIČKO Ministarstvo unutarnjih poslova predložilo je prodaju koncesija za dubinsko rudarenje kod Sjevernomarijanskih otoka radi osiguravanja domaćih zaliha ključnih minerala.

7. Wed, 19 August 2026

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   • South China Morning Post14:00
     Money and ‘a lot of noise’: how the US’ critical-minerals industry is vying with China’s

     Patriot Critical Minerals of the US plans to dig into a long-abandoned mining site in the sparsely populated state of Nevada to extract tungsten, an important raw material with industrial uses ranging from aerospace gear to common cutting tools. The company, with only that single asset, is applying to the US departments of defence and energy for funding – now more readily available as President Donald Trump tries to bring critical-minerals production onshore in case China makes the resources...

8. Tue, 25 August 2026

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   • South China Morning Post13:48
     US admits defeat in China minerals race. Can Brazil turn panic into processing power?

     Brazilian Mines and Energy Minister Alexandre Silveira revealed that US President Donald Trump and his team conceded during White House talks in May that the United States had lost the critical minerals race to China. The minister made the disclosure in an unscripted speech on Monday to Exposibram, the industry conference run by the Brazilian Mining Institute, in the state of Minas Gerais, responsible for more than 40 per cent of national mineral output. But as the US pours billions of...

9. Tue, 1 September 2026

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   • NYT World01:56
     How the Pentagon Is Getting Into the Venezuelan Oil Business Under Trump

     The Defense Department’s Office of Strategic Capital, founded by the Biden administration to give loans to bolster the U.S. defense industry, is helping lead President Trump’s oil deal.