The Top Eight Minerals that Support National Defense
May 24, 2017
This Memorial Day, we are taking a moment to express our gratitud...
The Top Eight Minerals that Support National Defense
May 24, 2017
This Memorial Day, we are taking a moment to express our gratitud...
Access to minerals means a more secure America. Minerals are among the most important components in the technologies protecting our nation.
The U.S. is home to more than $6.2 trillion worth of minerals and metals. Yet delays in our current mine permitting process have put our nation at the bottom of the list of top mining countries, sending mining jobs overseas and forcing U.S. manufacturers to increasingly rely on mineral imports. This is a policy issue that needs to be addressed.
The technologies that define innovation today all depend on minerals—from lifesaving medical devices to hybrid cars and advanced energy technologies.
Mineral Import Reliance on the Rise
February 16, 2017
The United States Geological Survey (USGS) released its 2017 Mine...
Minerals Support National Security
November 17, 2016
Last week, the U.S. elected its 45th President and honored our tr...
Experts Weigh in: Why EPA Rule Doesn’t Make Sense
September 23, 2016
Experts are continuing to sound the alarm that the Environmental ...
Minerals and Metals Can Strengthen U.S. Economy
August 16, 2016
As conversations around jobs and growth play a pivotal role in th...
Tesla Motors’ New Gigafactory Relies on U.S. Minerals
August 04, 2016
Access to minerals is a top priority for Tesla Motors as they con...