March 17, 2025
Early Action Signals Progress; U.S. Mineral Independence Still Hangs in the Balance
Early actions in Congress are essential to strengthening U.S. nat...
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The U.S. mining industry deserves and requires our support:
Yet, these benefits only begin to explain why Representative Raul Grijalva’s (D-Ariz) aim to overhaul the Mining Law is a bad idea.
Simply put, Rep. Grijalva’s bill: 1) demonstrates a misunderstanding of how U.S. mining is regulated, 2) would impose punitive high royalties (12.5% gross), and 3) would crush the competitiveness of our hardrock mining industry.