CHPS Podcast Episode 3: Unlocking America's Mineral Potential
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Impacts of Emerging Regulations: Part 4- the Current State of Responsible Minerals
As President Trump and President Xi Jinping prepare for high-stakes talks following the breakdown of the May Geneva trade agreement, China’s tightening grip on critical mineral exports—especially graphite, rare earths, and...more
The Executive Order is intended to aid in establishing the U.S. as a global leader in seabed mineral exploration and extraction of seabed polymetallic nodules and other strategic materials, with clear geopolitical...more
President Donald Trump on April 24, 2025, issued an executive order, "Unleashing America's Offshore Critical Minerals and Resources" (the EO), that aims to promote the development of offshore critical minerals in the oceans...more
Last week, President Trump issued several executive orders in furtherance of his policy aims, including orders relating to increasing efficiency in the government contracting process, assessing the impact of importation of...more
The coal production Executive Order expands upon previous mineral production Executive Order 14241 to (a) designate coal as a critical mineral entitled to federal funding and deregulation and (b) declare its availability and...more
Those in the critical minerals industry have been waiting to see what President Donald Trump’s next move would be after his “Unleashing American Energy” Executive Order on January 20, 2025 (the “January Executive Order”),...more
In the past five years, the acceleration of the energy transition, geopolitical pressures and political volatility have brought critical minerals to the fore. Energy security now extends to the reliable and adequate supply of...more
On March 20, 2025, President Trump signed an executive order (EO) on “Immediate Measures to Increase American Mineral Production.” A summary of the EO follows along with our analysis....more
President Donald Trump on March 20, 2025, signed an executive order (EO) that sets the foundation for boosting U.S. mineral production through regulatory streamlining, leveraging the Defense Production Act (DPA) and...more
The mineral production Executive Order focuses on increasing funding and decreasing regulatory hurdles for mining and critical mineral projects in the United States. On March 20, 2025, President Trump issued an Executive...more
Aims to bolster domestic mineral production by expediting permits, prioritizing mineral-rich federal lands, and reducing regulatory barriers to strengthen national security and economic stability. It also facilitates public...more