The technologies that define innovation today all depend on minerals—from lifesaving medical devices to hybrid cars and advanced energy technologies.
The technologies that define innovation today all depend on minerals—from lifesaving medical devices to hybrid cars and advanced energy technologies.
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.
Mineral Import Reliance on the Rise
February 16, 2017
The United States Geological Survey (USGS) released its 2017 Mine...
Minerals are the Core of American Infrastructure
December 15, 2016
President-elect Trump has stated plans to push a multi-billion ...
Minerals Support National Security
November 17, 2016
Last week, the U.S. elected its 45th President and honored our ...
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 c...
Senate and House Will Go to Conference on Energy Bill
July 20, 2016
Before the summer recess, the U.S. Senate voted to convene a co...