Case studies.

Building federal support for critical minerals processing.

Context.

M2i is working to develop domestic mining and processing capacity for a variety of critical minerals required to support national security, supply chain resilience, and energy-related objectives.

Banner's role.

Banner worked to obtain support from the State of Nevada for M2i's proposed Strategic Critical Mineral Reserve project, to be located at the Hawthorne Army Base. Banner is currently engaging the DOE, DOD, and other relevant USG agencies to raise awareness and build support for this commercial project.

Outcome.

Ongoing high level discussions with Nevada and Federal officials and multiple funding applications submitted to the DOE and DOD.