Core Insights - The Trump administration has decided to abandon plans to guarantee a minimum price for U.S. critical minerals projects due to potential lack of congressional funding and market pricing complexities [1] - This policy shift will influence future deals but does not affect the previously agreed price floor for MP Materials set last July [3] Industry Developments - The administration's renewed focus on domestic critical minerals includes a recent investment of $1.6 billion in USA Rare Earth Inc., aimed at reducing reliance on China for key rare earth elements [4] - MP Materials announced a public-private partnership with the U.S. Department of War, involving a $400 million investment in preferred shares and $1 billion in financing for a new U.S. magnet plant [5] - American Resources Corp. is building a fully domestic rare earth magnet supply chain with a $1.4 billion deal to produce 10,000 metric tons annually [6]

Core Points - Live Energy Minerals Corp. has entered into an amending agreement with US Critical Metals Corp. to restructure the existing agreement related to the McDermitt East Lithium Project [1][2] - The new agreement allows USCM/USEM to acquire a 100% interest in the project through a series of payments, while Live Energy will retain a 2% Net Smelter Returns royalty on future production [2][8] - Live Energy has received 167,000 common shares of USCM as part of the agreement to extend certain exploration payment deadlines [3] Company Overview - Live Energy Minerals Corp. is focused on exploring clean energy minerals in North and South America, holding interests in various projects including uranium, vanadium, and molybdenum [4] - The company aims to create shareholder value by combining quality projects with proven exploration strategies [4]