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U.S. looks overseas for mining as munition supply dwindles in Iran War
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June 27, 2026
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4:48Now PlayingIn South Korea, an American company is mining for tungsten, which is used to make weapons and munitions as the war with Iran dwindles supplies. Trade tensions with China have strained access to many rare minerals. NBC News’ Janis Mackey Frayer reports.
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