A new generation of industries emerges in Texas as feds push to mine more rare minerals

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Bags with Lithium Hydroxide Monohydrate at a EnergyX laboratory on Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2025 in Austin. EnergyX produces lithium to be used in batteries that they hope will lead to sustainable alternative energy production.

The U.S. doesn’t produce the minerals and metals needed for renewable energy, microchips or military technology. Companies are rushing to open new mines in Texas.

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