Mining

The Department of War announced a major investment in the mining industry schools, a move the Department said is part of President Trump's "unprecedented action to restore America's military and national security, securing reliable supplies of critical materials and supply chains."

President Donald Trump issued a memorandum directing his administration to authorize the establishment of the Ambler Road Project, a 211-mile road allowing access to critical minerals.

The country's latest uranium-mining project, approved for accelerated permitting, is underway in South Dakota.

The Department of Defense announced that it has awarded millions of dollars to a company that will develop the nation's "first polymetallic deposit targeting near-term production of Scandium (Sc), Niobium (Nb), Titanium (Ti), and other critical minerals."

The Defense Department has become the largest shareholder of a California rare earth mine critical for military technology.

Energy officials are planning to travel to Wyoming for the opening of a new rare earth mine, the first in the United States in more than 70 years and the first new coal mine in Wyoming in more than 50 years.

The United States is now aggressively pursuing deep‑sea mining to counter China’s dominance in critical minerals.

Greenland Prime Minister Múte Egede emphasized Greenland’s desire for greater cooperation with the United States in Arctic defense and mineral investments during an interview on Fox News Channel’s Special Report. While reiterating Greenland’s independence, Egede highlighted the importance of a strong U.S.-Greenland partnership to address security and economic opportunities.

Outgoing President Joe Biden is expected to designate two new national monuments on California tribal land.

President Joe Biden is reportedly preparing to ban offshore oil drilling, according to Bloomberg.