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Immediate Measures to Increase American Mineral Production

President Donald J. Trump issued an order to boost domestic mineral production in the United States. The order aims to reduce reliance on foreign mineral sources by expediting the permitting process for mineral production projects and prioritizing mineral-related land use on federal lands. It establishes the National Energy Dominance Council (NEDC) to coordinate these efforts and solicits industry feedback to address regulatory bottlenecks. The order also involves multiple federal agencies in identifying suitable sites for mineral production and encourages private and public capital investment in these projects. Additionally, it delegates authority to the Secretary of Defense and the CEO of the United States International Development Finance Corporation to use the Defense Production Act to support domestic mineral production.