America first mandateOn 20 March, US President Donald Trump signed an executive order to boost American mineral production, streamline permitting, and enhance national security. Minerals covered by the order include critical minerals, copper, gold, potash, uranium, and any other element, compound, or material as determined by the Chair of the NEDC, such as coal.Under the ‘Immediate Measures to Increase American Mineral Production’ order, agencies will compile a list of all mineral production projects that have submitted a plan of operations, permit application, or any other approval request to that agency in order to expedite the review and advancement of those projects in coordination with the National Energy Dominance Council (NEDC).The Secretary of the Interior will prioritise mineral production activities over other types of activities on federal land that hold critical mineral deposits. The Defense Production Act (DPA) will be used to expand domestic mineral production capacity.Financing, loans, and investment support will be provided for new mineral production projects, including a dedicated critical minerals fund established through the United States International Development Finance Corporation in collaboration with the Department of Defense.Demand for critical minerals has been dubbed the ‘gold rush of the 21st century’ due to their importance in emerging technologies.Trump’s executive order is based on the US currently importing a significant portion of its minerals from foreign countries, despite possessing a vast supply of critical minerals. The US is import-reliant on at least 15 critical minerals and imports of nonfuel mineral commodities make up more than half of the country’s consumption. QUOTE ARR is in the right country to be successful in supply of domestic heavy reare earths and processing products IMO
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