US Critical Materials Appoints General Stephen Townsend as Senior Advisor to Strengthen Defense and Mineral Security

Executive Chairman Harvey Kaye to Testify Before Congress on the Economic and Strategic Importance of Critical Materials for U.S. National Security

SALT LAKE CITY, June 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- US Critical Materials announces the appointment of General Stephen Townsend as Senior Advisor, bringing decades of military leadership to enhance defense and critical mineral security.

As the former Combatant Commander of U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), General Townsend led strategic military operations across Africa, strengthening alliances and safeguarding national interests. 

He has served in key leadership roles commanding at the highest levels in the Army and the U.S. military.   His combat and operational experience includes service all over the globe including operations in Grenada, Panama, Haiti, Afghanistan, Iraq, Syria, and Africa. 

In March 2022, General Townsend testified before the Senate Armed Forces Committee, emphasizing America's dependence on global competitors for critical minerals and the importance of investing in rare earth resources to bolster U.S. national security.

"General Townsend's leadership has played a critical role in securing national interests," said Ed Cowle, President of US Critical Materials. "As Senior Advisor, his expertise will help reinforce critical mineral supply chains, which are essential to modern defense technologies."

General Townsend expressed his commitment to this critical mission, stating: "Ensuring a stable and secure supply of critical minerals is vital to our national defense. I am honored to join US Critical Materials in their efforts to strengthen America's position in this essential sector and ensure America's critical mineral independence."

As global demand for critical minerals grows, US Critical Materials remains committed to securing and sustaining these resources. General Townsend's operational knowledge will support proactive solutions, strengthening America's mineral supply chain and industrial resilience.

US Critical Materials also announces that Executive Chairman Harvey Kaye will testify before the U.S. House Committee on Small Business on June 24, 2025, at 10 a.m. ET in the Hearing Room, 2360, Rayburn Office Building. The hearing will be open to the public and can also be viewed online on the committee's YouTube channel.

About US Critical Materials

US Critical Materials Corp. is a privately held rare earth exploration and process development company headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah. With substantial mineral holdings in Montana and Idaho, the company is dedicated to securing a domestically sustainable, high-grade supply of rare earth elements and gallium, reducing US reliance on imports, and ensuring a stable, independent supply chain for national security. We are currently utilizing and developing multiple environmentally friendly technologies for exploration and processing of rare earths and critical minerals. Home - US Critical Materials

Contact:
Rachel Winn
US Critical Materials Corp.
4190 S Highland Dr Suite #230
Salt Lake City, UT 84124
[email protected]
Office: 801-322-3401 

Brigit Hennaman
Rubenstein Public Relations
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212-805-3005

SOURCE US Critical Materials Corp