The National Mining Association warned the Biden administration Tuesday that green energy development will be impossible without significant reform to mineral production permitting.
in global mineral markets, potentially making it difficult for the U.S. to gain a foothold in the key supply chain without immediate action.
"The U.S. is at a mining crossroads," the NMA's comments continued. "Mineral demand is soaring, but our policies are lagging. We need to encourage more domestic mining to meet future demand and ensure that the materials required for everything from infrastructure to electrification are readily available."
According to a White House report last year, China alone controls about 55% of global mining capacity and 85% of refining capacity.
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