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Utah’s Mike Lee wants clarity on critical minerals definitions
The United States has a critical mineral supply problem, made clear by the Russia-Ukraine war and the nation's dependency on ...
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Bankruptcy Court Blocks GLO’s State Lease Termination
In In re Pearl Resources LLC, a Houston bankruptcy court rejected the Texas General Land Office’s attempt to partially terminate state oil and ...
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Competition for Minerals Should Respect Rights and the Environment
As the role of minerals in global politics and energy transition grows, governments should ensure that the protection of ...
House Committee Weighs Budget Bill That Would Allow Boundary Waters Mine, Approve Ambler Road, and Mandate Massive Coal Leases
The House Natural Resources Committee is considering legislation that would allow mining in protected landscapes and require ...
How the US can mine its own critical minerals − without digging new holes
Yet the U.S. depends heavily on imports for most critical materials. In 2024 the U.S. imported 80% of rare earth elements it used, 100% of gallium and natural graphite, and 48% to 76% of lithium, ...
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Texas Supreme Court Rules on Modification of NPRIs
In this recent case, the Texas Supreme Court resolved whether ratification of a lease or signing of a stipulation agreement ...