In February 2026, President Trump announced one of the most ambitious industrial security initiatives of his presidency: Project Vault, a $12 billion strategic stockpile of critical minerals and rare earths designed to protect American manufacturers and the d…

By Michael Scott – Nov 05, 2026, 8:00 PM CSTIn February 2026, President Trump announced one of the most ambitious industrial security initiatives of his presidency: Project Vault, a $12 billion strat…