USA wants transparent rare earth supply chain – IOTA has the basic infrastructure
- The USA wants absolute transparency in the supply of rare earths. Salus, a supply chain provider based on IOTA, can deliver them.
- Salus digitizes logistics from dismantling to handover to high-tech customers in the USA, with every step subject to tokenized verification.
In Washington, the Salus team recently held a series of meetings on delivery guarantees and digital commerce completed. In a statement it says:
“Do not underestimate the pace, focus and coordination with which the United States is seeking to secure its critical rare earth supply chain.”
So there is extremely high interest in trustworthy digital tools. Karen O’Brien, Chief Marketing Officer at IOTA, referred to this news and described Salus as a System with which bring verifiable digital identities into the supply chain for critical raw materials, not just for people, but also for containers, transporters and others.
Transparency you can trust.
@SalusPlatform is building on @IOTA to bring verifiable digital identities to the critical minerals supply chain > not just for people, but for containers, transporters, and more.#IOTAIdentity #RWA #SupplyChain https://t.co/MJp34u9srW
— Karen O’Brien (@bondjanebond) November 11, 2025
IOTA and Salus with a new focus on digital trading
Salus, which has been present on the IOTA chain since September 10th, was developed to digitize the processes in rare earth trading through verifiable documents. The system connects mining companies with transporters and buyers using DLT (Digital Ledger Technology), which records every step of a delivery. This reduces bureaucratic delays and minimizes the risk of fraud.
The IOTA network supports Salus by securing shipment data in a blockchain. This means customs, insurance companies and investors can check authenticity within minutes instead of waiting weeks for manual checks. It also allows direct funding through stablecoins or decentralized service providers, eliminating several steps of the traditional financial system.
The US push for precisely traceable supply chains is supported by a recent agreement between the US and Japan to integrate critical minerals into the supply chain. Singapore remains a key hub for logistics and financing before these materials reach U.S. and East Asian industries.
Minimizing trade risks and financing gaps
IOTA and Salus close the trade finance gap by subjecting mineral shipments to RWA tokenization for verification. Many mining companies reach financing limits because banks maintain slow and often complicated formalities. Salus on IOTA digitizes documents for rapid verification, supporting U.S. efforts to build trusted mineral supply chains and accelerate financing.
The minerals being pursued include lithium, copper, tantalum and rare earths, which are essential for microchips, electric vehicle batteries and wind energy systems. The traceability that IOTA offers ensures that every delivery can be verified for both origin and compliance with regulations.
Kieran O’Brien described transparency as “trust you can rely on”. She explained that the Salus system does not limit digital identities to just individuals, but extends them to every part of the supply chain. Your comments make it clear that governments and financial organizations now view the transparency of technologies as a security criterion.
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