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President Donald Trump is initiating a critical minerals reserve called Project Vault with an initial investment of $12 billion. The U.S. Export-Import Bank will provide a $10 billion loan, while private investors will contribute $1.67 billion.

Major companies such as General Motors, Stellantis, Boeing, Corning, GE Vernova, and Google are involved. The reserve will include rare earths and other strategic minerals with volatile pricing. This initiative aims to mitigate price manipulation by China on essential minerals like lithium and nickel, which are crucial for electric vehicles and high-tech weaponry. The EXIM Bank's board is expected to approve the loan soon, marking a significant investment in domestic mineral sourcing and supply chain stability.