Policy Details
's executive order aims to increase production of critical minerals like uranium, copper, and gold by invoking the , focusing on reducing reliance on imports from countries like .
The order empowers the Defense Secretary and other agency heads to fast-track mineral production projects, streamline permitting processes, and prioritize mining on federal lands.
Industry and International Response
The praises the move as a national security imperative, highlighting the importance of challenging China's dominance in the mineral sector through streamlined processes and financial support.
The order comes amid escalating trade conflicts, with China recently proposing curbs on the export of minerals critical for the electric vehicle industry, further emphasizing the U.S.'s need for self-sufficiency in these materials.