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The Trump administration announced about $3 billion in US critical-minerals and battery-related investments to strengthen defence supply chains and reduce reliance on China. It includes a $1.4 billion conditional DoD loan to Sila Nanotechnologies, $400 million to Sunrise Energy Metals, and $150 million to Niron Magnetics, plus expected $58 million Export-Import Bank financing for several miners. Officials cite national security needs.

The Trump administration said it will invest $3 billion in US critical-minerals projects to support defense supply. The Pentagon’s Office of Strategic Capital plans conditional loans of $1.4B to Sila Nanotechnologies, $400M to Sunrise Energy Metals, and $150M to Niron Magnetics. The Export-Import Bank will lend $58M to several firms, while DOE and Pentagon grants target mining education.

President Trump said the U.S. will invest $3 billion in critical minerals and battery projects to expand domestic production and defense supply chains. He announced Defense Department conditional loans: $1.4B to Sila Nanotechnologies, $400M to Sunrise Energy Metals, and $150M to Niron Magnetics. Export-Import Bank loans total $58M to Westwater Resources, Global Advanced Metals and 5E Advanced Materials.

Trump said the US will invest $3 billion in critical minerals and battery projects to boost domestic production and national security. The Pentagon’s Office of Strategic Capital will provide conditional loans: $1.4B to Sila Nanotechnologies, $400M to Sunrise Energy Metals, and $150M to Niron Magnetics. Export-Import Bank loans include $58M to Westwater Resources, Global Advanced Metals, and 5E Advanced Materials.

Essential Utilities (ticker not provided) reported Q2 2026 results, citing $0.06/share from regulatory recoveries and surcharges and reaffirming 5% to 7% annual EPS growth versus a 2024 non-GAAP baseline of $1.97. Management plans to delay an Aqua Pennsylvania rate case filing to late 2026, expects a record $1.7B 2026 infrastructure spend, and targets a Q1 2027 close of its American Water merger.

Essential Utilities, Inc. (WTRG) filed an SEC Form 8-K — Results of Operations and Financial Condition. EX-99.1 2 e26327_ex99-1.htm EX-99.1 Exhibit 99.1 Essential Utilities Reports Q2 2026 Results Affirms Financial and Growth Guidance · GAAP Earnings of $0.37 per share for Q2 2026 and adjusted earnings per share of $0.38 (non-GAAP) which exclude transaction costs associated with th

Zacks reviews the U.S. utility water supply industry, citing fragmentation, rising regulatory and operating costs, and negative aggregate earnings outlook. The Zacks Industry Rank is #211 (bottom 14%), with 2026 earnings estimates down 39.7% in two months. The industry gained 7.3% vs 21.1% for the S&P 500 and trades at 22.78x EV/EBITDA. It highlights AWK, WTRG, AWR, and CWT.

Arizona Capitol Times reports that Corporation Commissioners Nick Myers and Kevin Thompson accepted 212 small-dollar donations since 2021 from individuals tied to utilities, lobbyists, energy firms and law firms, including 10 donors registered as lobbyists with the ACC. The article says the donations may violate the ACC code of ethics. It cites campaign totals of over $15,000 for Myers and over $23,000 for Thompson, and notes voting on Picacho rate cases without disclosing a JW Water CEO donatio

American Water (NYSE: AWK) and Essential Utilities (NYSE: WTRG) said the Virginia State Corporation Commission approved their proposed all-stock merger. The companies previously got Kentucky PSC (Apr. 21, 2026) and Ohio PUC (May 13, 2026) approvals, after shareholder approval. The combined firm would serve 4.7M+ water/wastewater connections and 740,000+ gas connections; closing is expected by end of Q1 2027, subject to remaining approvals.

Essential Utilities (WTRG) recently reported higher Q1 revenue but lower net income and EPS, alongside a new US$26.39 million shelf registration for 700,000 shares. This indicates management's focus on funding future needs despite earnings pressures and rising costs. Investors should consider the impact of infrastructure and compliance costs on the company's long-term investment appeal, especially given varying fair value estimates within the Simply Wall St Community.