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

The world is in a high-stakes race for minerals that underpin cutting-edge technologies — lithium, copper, rare earth elements and more — including those at the forefront of our energy and national security. America holds significant mineral resources, yet obstructive mining policy has led to ever-growing... Read More