The Opportunity Zone Deal Onshoring America's Most Critical Resources

In the age of supply chain insecurity, one Opportunity Zone project is bringing cobalt processing—and critical jobs—back to U.S. soil. Gil Michel-Garcia of EVelution Energy joins the show to discuss how OZs are helping to power a major industrial comeback via a $322 million cobalt processing facility being developed in Arizona. Backed by OZ equity and driven by federal policy—including President Trump’s recent executive order on critical minerals—this project is onshoring a vital part of America's supply chain for electric vehicles, battery storage, and national defense. Show notes & episode summary: https://opportunityzones.com/2025/04/gil-michel-garcia-341/