M2i Global, Inc. has been awarded a Tenant Use Agreement to develop and operate a critical mineral repository at the Hawthorne Army Depot [1].
The project aims to stabilize the U.S. technology supply chain by creating a resilient storage capability for minerals essential to modern electronics and defense systems. By securing these materials within a military installation, the initiative seeks to reduce vulnerabilities to global market volatility and foreign supply disruptions.
The agreement was announced via a press release on May 5, 2026 [1]. The facility will be located near Hawthorne, Nevada, utilizing the existing infrastructure of the army depot to house strategic reserves.
CEO Alberto Rosende said M2i Global is leading this effort to establish the repository [1]. The company is tasked with both the development and the ongoing operation of the site to ensure the minerals remain secure and accessible for national needs.
This partnership between a private entity and a military installation reflects a growing trend in the U.S. strategy to onshore the management of critical materials. The repository is designed to serve as a buffer against shortages that could otherwise stall the production of semiconductors, batteries, and other high-tech components [1].
“M2i Global, Inc. has been awarded a Tenant Use Agreement to develop and operate a critical mineral repository”
The establishment of a critical mineral repository at a military site indicates a strategic shift toward treating raw material stockpiles as national security assets. By utilizing the Hawthorne Army Depot, the U.S. is integrating private sector logistics with military security to mitigate the risks of reliance on foreign mineral sources.
