Executive Order on Mineral Production

On March 21, 2025, President Donald J. Trump signed an Executive Order aimed at enhancing American mineral production, with a particular focus on critical minerals that are vital for national security and emerging technologies. This order requires federal agencies to create a list of mineral production projects to facilitate their review and approval and suggests new recommendations for waste management under the 1872 Mining Act. The initiative seeks to lessen the United States’ reliance on foreign minerals, especially from nations like China, Iran, and Russia, which pose national security concerns due to their significant control over mineral deposits.

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