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- US involvement in critical-minerals production driven by geopolitical and economic motivations
- In late 2025, Trilogy Metals announced $35.6 million in US federal investment to advance the Upper Kobuk Mineral Projects in northwest Alaska through its Ambler Metals JV with South32
Policymakers and investors are increasingly focused on securing domestic sources of minerals critical to supply chains for electrification, digitalization, and national security. Two recent developments outline the US government’s plans to deepen its stake in critical mineral producers and how that push has boosted companies linked to Washington’s strategy, including Trilogy Metals (NYSE American: TMQ) (TSX: TMQ), a developer of critical mineral resources in Alaska’s Ambler Mining District.
A recent Reuters article details how the Trump administration is preparing to take a 10% stake in USA Rare Earth through a $1.6 billion debt and equity investment package, part of a broader push to secure domestic production of minerals considered critical for defense, technology and industrial applications. Under the proposed arrangement, the US Commerce Department would take 16.1 million shares and warrants for an additional 17.6 million shares in USA Rare Earth, enabling mining and magnet manufacturing facilities in Texas aimed at onshoring key production. The deal follows recent federal moves, positioning Washington as a strategic partner rather than just a regulator in the critical minerals sector.
The article underscores the geopolitical and economic motivations driving US involvement. China currently dominates global rare earth processing, giving it significant market leverage in consumer electronics and defense systems. The US strategy, investing directly in domestic miners and processors, is an attempt to diversify supply chains and reduce dependency on foreign sources for materials that are essential in energy infrastructure, sensors, magnets and defense hardware. By backing companies, the administration is signaling a shift toward active participation in building a domestic industrial base for these critical inputs.
While this specific investment targets rare earths, a subgroup of critical minerals, the strategy has broader implications. It reinforces the fact that securing access to materials such as copper, lithium, cobalt and others necessary for electrification and advanced technology remains a high priority for US policymakers. Direct involvement, whether through funding or equity positions, sends a strong signal to markets and developers that federal support can be a meaningful part of project financing and execution.
Trilogy Metals is advancing its Upper Kobuk Mineral Projects (“UKMP”) through a 50/50 joint venture with South32 Limited called Ambler Metals LLC. The UKMP is located in Alaska’s Ambler Mining District, a rich copper-dominant mineral belt central to US ambitions for diversified critical mineral production. Trilogy’s work encompasses exploration and development of high-grade polymetallic deposits, including copper, zinc, lead, gold, silver and cobalt, making the company’s assets particularly relevant to national supply chain security goals.
In late 2025, Trilogy announced a $35.6 million strategic investment by the US government in the company. This strategic partnership was framed as a milestone for advancing secure critical mineral supplies in America, emphasizing the UKMP’s potential contribution to national energy, technology and defense priorities.
The UKMP’s significance lies in its potential to deliver a combination of scaled volume and high grades of critical metals. Trilogy’s flagship assets in the UKMP, including the Arctic VMS (volcanogenic massive sulphide) deposit and the Bornite carbonate replacement deposit, collectively host copper, zinc, lead, gold, silver and cobalt, and are situated within a land package in northwest Alaska that spans approximately 190,929 hectares. If developed, these resources could feed into electrification, battery technology, defense systems and other sectors reliant on dependable mineral supply.
Trilogy has stated the need for an industrial-use-only road to connect the district with existing highways, enabling year-round transport of equipment and ore. Trilogy has indicated that expedited permitting processes such as the FAST-41 initiative could help accelerate approvals and construction, illustrating how policy and strategic infrastructure investment could shape project timelines.
As global supply chain concerns persist and governments seek to reduce reliance on foreign sources, Trilogy’s position within Alaska’s Ambler Mining District, combined with direct federal investment and strategic permitting initiatives, underscores its potential role in contributing to a more secure and diversified domestic critical minerals landscape. Continued progress on infrastructure, regulatory approvals and financing will be key to translating investor optimism and federal strategy into production and long-term supply contributions.
For more information, visit www.TrilogyMetals.com.
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