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On March 21, 2025, President Donald J. Trump signed an Executive Order aimed at enhancing American mineral production. This order seeks to reduce the United States’ reliance on foreign minerals, particularly from countries like China, Iran, and Russia, which hold significant deposits of critical minerals. By streamlining the permitting process and prioritizing domestic mining activities, the administration aims to strengthen national security and create jobs in the mineral sector.

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