Immediate Measures To Increase American Mineral Production
Federal Agencies Ordered to Accelerate Domestic Mineral Production and Permitting
What it does
Agencies must identify and expedite approval of domestic mineral projects and use federal authorities and financing to boost mining and processing.
Real-world impact
- Speeds permitting and approvals for domestic mining and mineral processing projects.
- Prioritizes federal lands and leasing for mineral development and commercial use.
- Expands federal loans, guarantees, and financing tools to support mineral companies.
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Summary
This order directs immediate steps to boost mining and processing inside the United States by speeding approvals, prioritizing federal lands for mineral development, and expanding federal financing and technical support for projects.
It affects federal permitting agencies, the departments that manage public lands, defense, energy, and agriculture departments, the Small Business Administration, the U.S. development finance agency, and the Export-Import Bank.
The goal is to reduce reliance on foreign suppliers and strengthen national security and domestic supply chains for critical minerals.
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