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#WhiteHouse taps Highland #Copper in local supply push

Posted on April 6, 2026 by Nanthakumar Victor Emmanuel, P.Eng Leave a comment

A graphic featuring the shape of Michigan with an overlay of scenic landscapes, flanked by the American and Canadian flags, and the text 'Highland Copper' above.

The US administration has named Highland Copper as a contributor to expanding domestic copper supply, highlighting the Canadian miner’s growing strategic relevance.

The recognition follows President Donald Trump’s move last week to adjust national security tariffs on steel, aluminum and copper imports, lowering duties on derivative products, simplifying compliance and addressing under-reporting of import values.

The White House document highlights Highland alongside Ivanhoe Electric, Rio Tinto and Wieland as part of a broader effort to expand US mining, smelting and fabrication capacity.

Two Months of #RareEarths Left – #Reuters / #SCMP

Posted on March 24, 2026 by Nanthakumar Victor Emmanuel, P.Eng Leave a comment

“You can’t fight a twenty-first-century war with twentieth-century supply chains”. “Modern weapons rely on materials that are difficult to source, difficult to process, and difficult to replace once inventories begin to tighten.”

Reports from the South China Morning Post and Reuters indicate Washington could have only weeks or months of certain rare-earth inventories available for defense manufacturing if supply disruptions deepen.

Rare earth elements are embedded throughout modern military systems—from missile guidance and drone propulsion to radar systems and fighter aircraft electronics.

Note: War is only necessary for protecting human rights, human lives and the nature.