美国的供应链将在2029年之前得到加强. Elk Creek Mine to supply niobium and strengthen US supply chains by 2029.

尼布拉斯加州的Elk Creek矿山即将开采, 希望成为国内主要和其他重要矿物的来源. Nebraska’s Elk Creek Mine is nearing production, aiming to become a major domestic source of niobium and other critical minerals. 由NioCorp领导的项目预计将于2029年底开始运营,可能为美国需求提供高达三分之一的供应并创造数百个就业机会. The project, led by NioCorp, is expected to begin operations by late 2029, potentially supplying up to a third of U.S. demand and creating hundreds of jobs. 通过减少对外国资源的依赖,该矿旨在加强钢铁和电池技术的国家供应链. By reducing reliance on foreign sources, the mine seeks to strengthen national supply chains for steel and battery technologies.