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Boosting Domestic Mineral Production: President Trump signed an executive order to streamline permitting and boost the mining of critical minerals in the U.S. Permitting has long hindered domestic production of these key minerals, making this a crucial step in the right direction.
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Strengthening National Security and Economic Stability: The push for increased domestic mining will reduce reliance on foreign sources, bolstering U.S. security and supporting economic growth by ensuring a stable supply of critical minerals.
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Creating Jobs and Advancing Clean Tech: Expanding domestic mining of critical minerals supports U.S. job creation, fosters innovation in clean technologies like renewable energy and batteries, and ensures higher environmental standards compared to foreign mining practices.
President Trump on Thursday signed an executive order intended to boost production of critical minerals in the United States and confirmed a deal to gain access to minerals in Ukraine was still on track.
Trump signed the order behind closed doors at the White House. A spokesperson said the order would streamline permitting to allow for increased mining of the minerals.
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