US, Abu Dhabi governments to invest $1.8 billion with Orion into critical minerals

The U.S. and Abu Dhabi are investing $1.8 billion with Orion Resource Partners to secure critical mineral supply chains. This initiative aims to bolster Western access to minerals like lithium and rare earths, countering China's market dominance. The consortium will focus on projects nearing or in production to quickly deliver essential materials to allied nations.