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Texas rare-earth project aims to curb US reliance on China, strengthen national security
- Texas advances the Round Top rare-earth project to reduce dependence on China and bolster national security.
- Round Top could become a major source of heavy rare-earth minerals essential for defense systems and manufacturing.
- Texas leaders expect billions in revenue for public education from the project.
- State officials say the project strengthens U.S. strategic autonomy in critical minerals.
- Buckingham highlighted the potential national security and fiscal benefits during an interview on FOX Business.
- The project seeks to fast-track critical minerals to support U.S. supply chains.
- analysts say the project could reshape regional economies and education funding.
- The Round Top deposit is among the richest heavy rare-earth resources in North America.
- The project could help diversify the U.S. defense and tech supply chains.
- Buckingham and industry leaders advocate for long-term domestic mineral development.
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