National Mining Association

06/03/2026

Rare earth elements are essential to manufacturing, energy technologies and national security. Investments in domestic recovery, processing and refining capabilities are helping build a more resilient U.S. supply chain and unlock new sources of these critical materials here at home. For more:

The DOE will bolster domestic supply chains for rare earth elements (REEs) through recovering and refining materials from waste streams.

06/03/2026

Momentum continues to build behind America's mineral supply chains. As demand grows from defense, manufacturing, AI and emerging technologies, investments across mining, processing and downstream production are helping strengthen domestic capacity and reduce reliance on foreign sources. For more:

Beijing’s April 2025 export licensing on seven medium and heavy rare earth elements and the high-performance magnets that depend on them sent Western...

06/03/2026

Copper prices may be at record highs, but analysts say demand and tight supply could keep the market strong through the rest of the year. Plus, USA Rare Earth selects South Carolina for a new magnet manufacturing facility.

06/02/2026

The Mining Regulatory Clarity Act would provide the certainty needed to help advance domestic mining projects and strengthen America's mineral supply chains. As demand for minerals continues to grow, Congress should continue working to deliver the clear, predictable permitting framework needed to support responsible mineral development here at home. For more: https://www.congress.gov/committee-report/119th-congress/house-report/386/1

06/02/2026

Permitting reform remains at the center of some of America's most important priorities, from strengthening supply chains and expanding energy infrastructure to supporting domestic manufacturing and economic growth. Finding durable, bipartisan solutions will be critical to ensuring the United States can build the projects needed to meet future demand. —>

Will Congress seize its opportunity to advance Abundance-forward energy policy?

06/02/2026

China’s dominance in tungsten markets is drawing renewed attention as prices rise and concerns grow over supply security. Plus, the Trump administration moves to strengthen U.S. minerals supply chains and a look at Colombia’s illegal gold trade.

06/01/2026

Gold and silver continue to underscore their importance to both the economy and modern life. As demand for precious metals remains strong, companies like Coeur Mining help provide the materials that support manufacturing, technology, medical applications and countless everyday products Americans rely on. For more:

Coeur Mining shares on the NYSE held recent gains at the end of last week, leaving investors focused

06/01/2026

Revitalizing domestic aluminum production will require more than tariffs alone. As America works to strengthen critical manufacturing supply chains, ensuring access to reliable, affordable energy will be essential to supporting the industrial capacity needed to produce the materials that power our economy, infrastructure and national security. For more:

Century Aluminum’s proposed smelter in Oklahoma remains dependent on securing a long-term electricity agreement.

06/01/2026

Perpetua Resources' continued progress at the Stibnite Project is another important step toward strengthening America’s domestic mineral supply chain. As the project moves closer to production, Stibnite will help support U.S. defense, manufacturing and economic security while creating jobs and investment here at home. For more:

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06/01/2026

Congress returns with permitting reform still on the summer agenda as lawmakers look for bipartisan solutions to energy affordability and project development. Plus, minerals negotiations in Africa and how China is training the next generation of rare earths experts.