Two November 11 2026 releases from opposite ends of the Western critical minerals effort tell the same story from different angles. In Nevada, the most advanced US lithium project just got 31% more expensive. In Brazil, an exploration company reported its strongest heavy rare earth grades yet. One is a build that costs more than planned. The other is a discovery years away from … [Read more...] about Critical Minerals File November 2026, Thacker Pass Cost Rises to $3.83 Billion as Brazil’s Homer-A Rare Earth Zone Grows 60%