A new #Mongabay investigation reveals US defense grants for critical minerals reached nearly $550 million between 2021 and 2025, up from $31.3 million.
Affected communities warn this state backing is fast-tracking projects without key environmental or social checks.
@aimeegabay.bsky.social reports.
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Over the past decade, the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) spending for critical minerals transformed from virtually nonexistent into a major revenue stream, with the last five years delivering a…
