The **Export-Import Bank (EXIM)** has approved a new initiative that funds foreign minerals projects, explicitly excluding any **Chinese involvement**.
This move aims to enhance **U.S. supply chains** and reduce dependency on China, which dominates **90%** of global rare earth element refining.
EXIM's initiative is part of broader efforts to secure **critical resources** necessary for U.S. technology, military, and climate objectives.
Concerns over **China's grip on mineral supply chains** have led bipartisan officials to advocate for increased support of domestic projects.
Other government measures include a **critical minerals marketplace** with allies and investments stemming from the **Inflation Reduction Act** to enhance mineral processing.