US would track global critical mineral supplies and boost allied technology development
This bill would require the US government to regularly report on critical mineral and rare earth element resources worldwide, including who controls them. It would also create a plan to work with allied countries on new mining and processing technologies. This aims to secure important mineral supplies for the US and its partners.
Today, there is no mandated comprehensive global assessment of critical mineral and rare earth element resources. Nor is there a formal strategy for collaborating with allies on advanced processing technologies. If this bill passes, the Secretary of the Interior would produce detailed reports every two years on global critical mineral resources and their control. The Secretary would also establish a strategy for international collaboration on advanced mining and processing technologies, with annual progress reports.
S 789 · 119th Congress · February 27, 2025 · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 10/10
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