US Defense Dept Seeks Information to Expand Metal Stockpiles

The US Defense Department is seeking information for the potential stockpiling of five critical minerals, as the country steps up efforts to reduce risks in the supply chain and bolster domestic feedstock.

The Defense Logistics Agency on Wednesday issued notices seeking information for lithium, nickel, tin, chromium and tellurium respectively, including details of interested vendors, products specifications, sources of materials and market conditions, according to notices published on the website Wednesday. The DLA is responsible for managing the National Defense Stockpile, which secures metals for US military needs.

The Pentagon’s requests came as the procurement of metals ...