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Executive Order 14241Executive Order
Immediate Measures To Increase American Mineral Production
Donald J. Trump
Signed: Mar 20, 2025
Published: Mar 25, 2025
Defense & National SecurityEconomy & TaxesEnvironment & Climate
Standard Summary
Comprehensive overview
This executive order aims to rapidly accelerate domestic mineral production in the United States by streamlining permitting processes, prioritizing mineral development on federal lands, and mobilizing public and private capital. Issued under declared national emergency authorities, it seeks to reduce reliance on foreign mineral supplies for national security and economic prosperity. The order could significantly increase mining and processing activities while potentially reducing environmental review timelines.
Key Points
- 1Requires federal agencies to identify and expedite approval of priority mineral projects within 10-15 days
- 2Directs identification of federal lands with mineral deposits for prioritized mining development
- 3Delegates Defense Production Act authorities to accelerate domestic mineral production
- 4Creates mechanisms for increased private investment in mineral projects through federal financing programs
- 5Establishes tight deadlines (10-45 days) for multiple agency actions and reports
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