The article discusses the crucial role of rare earth elements, lithium, and graphite in the future of clean energy and technology. It highlights concerns from the U.S. government regarding dependence on foreign sources, particularly China, for these resources. President Trump's executive order aims to expedite the permitting process for U.S. mining operations, while also considering extreme measures to secure mineral supplies. However, experts argue that true demand for these materials must stem from the establishment of domestic clean-tech manufacturing markets, a need currently undermined by policies that reduce demand for these technologies.
President Donald Trump wrote in an executive order in March designed to speed up permitting for mineral production.
"Our national and economic security are now acutely threatened by our reliance upon hostile foreign powers' mineral production."
"Creating demand for minerals is best done by ensuring clean-tech manufacturing markets are here," says Milo McBride.
"Yet we're cutting demand for the manufacturing of these technologies."
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