Mineral Independence (vs China's Mineral Dominance and DragonBridge) by Dr. Ned Mamula @ TEAC12
Dr. Ned Mamula, Chief Geologist, Greentech Minerals Holdings (GreenMet).
Formerly with U.S. Geological Survey and DOE Critical Minerals Program.
Author of:
Groundbreaking! America's Quest for Mineral Independence.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/1729669522
30:53 Dragon Bridge DragonBridge
There is no real U.S. critical mineral policy.
Can U.S. adapt to CM trade restriction, embargo? Probably not! Need serious mining, processing, and metallurgy— plus trained workforce.
Stockpiles are very low, insufficient supplies.
Stable supply chains —Whose? Where?
Imports from allies? No...they have similar needs...
Can they count on US to mine for export? No.
Yet "friendshoring" is a hopeful new buzzword.
No real national policy for exploration or mining.
No U.S. Bureau of Mines.
EO 13817 a welcome start.