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Put videThe United States has opened its first graphite mine since the 1950s, a major step toward reducing reliance on China for critical minerals. Located in upstate New York, the mine aims to strengthen domestic supply chains for graphite, a material essential to modern technology. Graphite is a key component in EV batteries and is widely used in aerospace applications, including heat shields and rocket nozzles, making it vital to both economic and national security.