Trump administration bypasses contracting laws in $3.5 billion rare earth minerals deal
EHN Curators • August 19, 2025

The Pentagon invoked a rarely used Cold War-era law to secure a $3.5 billion stake in MP Materials, the nation’s only rare earths miner, while sidestepping federal contracting and procurement rules.Hannah Northey reports for E&E; News.In short:The Department of Defense used the Defense Production Ac...
Business News

Lozan Urban Developments (LUD) has officially signed a partnership agreement with Al-Amal Engineering & General Contracting Company, headed by Haitham Farhat, to begin the construction of the highly anticipated Apex Business Complex in the New Administrative Capital. This follows the successful completion of preliminary shoring works and the acquisition of necessary excavation permits. The partnership