SMRTR Science & EngineeringAug 5, 2026Interesting Engineering

US hits jackpot after finding multi-million-ton critical mineral reserve in Nevada

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A US minerals company confirmed the largest known tungsten deposit in America, found in Nevada's Railroad Valley, estimated at 1.78 million tons and worth $152 billion. The site also holds lithium, potash, and boron, totaling $3.5 trillion combined, but NASA restrictions are blocking full exploration.

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