Group 1 - The U.S. government is taking equity stakes in mining companies to reduce reliance on foreign sources, which is seen as a significant step towards enhancing domestic supply chains and attracting new capital into the mining sector [1] - J.P. Morgan has launched a $1.5 trillion investment initiative aimed at strengthening U.S. economic security, focusing on critical materials processing and mining, marking it as the largest private sector investment in this area [2] - Investment interest is broadening across various critical materials, not limited to rare earths, uranium, or copper, indicating a comprehensive approach to the sector [2] Group 2 - Sprott Asset Management offers ETFs that provide access to a diverse range of critical materials and mining companies, including uranium, lithium, silver, and cobalt, catering to different investment strategies [2] - The Sprott Active Metals & Miners ETF (METL) is actively managed to leverage Sprott's extensive market experience, focusing on long-term investment potential while maintaining significant exposure to critical materials [2]