On June 28, 2017, the Senate introduced a bill that aims to revitalize and overhaul various federal energy and natural resources policies. Senate Bill 1460 (S.1460), sponsored by Senators Lisa Murkowski (R-Arkansas) and Maria Cantwell (D-Washington), broadly proposes reform of United States policies on topics such as energy efficiency, supply and conservation. A key highlight of S.1460 is modernization of the electric grid, an issue that has often been touted as a national security concern. Further, on the conservation side, the bill would establish a National Park Maintenance and Revitalization Fund. While details of the bill are still forthcoming, the bill’s authors state that S.1460 will lay out a plan to strengthen the nation’s energy infrastructure.
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Uranium – A little element with a lot of power
By Mike Mills & Eric Skanchy on
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Minerals Make Life – an initiative created by the National Mining Association – has recently developed an infographic summarizing the many benefits of uranium.
Uranium is found in many areas of the United States. In fact, uranium is more common than tin, about 40 times more common than silver and 500 times more common than …
U.S. House Hearing Supports Legislation for Development of Domestic Minerals (H.R. 761)
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On Wednesday, July 23, 2014, the U.S. House of Representatives Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources held an oversight hearing, titled “American Metals and Mineral Security: An examination of the domestic critical minerals supply and demand chain.” During the hearing, a panel of witnesses spoke on the benefits of securing a supply of minerals through domestic mining. This panel included representatives from GE Global Research and the National Defense Industrial Association, among others.
The hearing demonstrated support for H.R. 761, the National Strategic and Critical Minerals Production Act. H.R. 761 passed the House (246-178) on September 18, 2013, and is awaiting Senate approval. The purpose is to “more efficiently develop domestic sources of the minerals and mineral materials of strategic and critical importance to United States.” Key sections of H.R. 761 introduce mandates for streamlining the permitting process for mineral development and limits the permitting review period to 30 months. Continue Reading U.S. House Hearing Supports Legislation for Development of Domestic Minerals (H.R. 761)