America’s defense strength begins long before a missile is assembled or an artillery round leaves the line. It begins in the mine, the mill, the refinery and the factory. Minerals are the foundation of modern military readiness, and with attention focused on Iran, missile defense and munitions production,... Read More

America's minerals future isn't constrained by the resources beneath the ground. It's constrained by the policies that prevent us from reaching them. For years, policymakers and project developers have circled the same question: why does a country with vast mineral resources, world-class operators... Read More

China’s mineral extortion has brought the age of U.S. minerals hand-wringing to an end. The Trump administration is leading the charge to address the nation’s alarming mineral import reliance and break China’s chokehold on global mineral supply chains. And now Congress must jump in with equal determination... Read More