Following the Commerce Secretary’s recommendation, tariffs on certain aluminum and steel products were reduced from 25% to 15%. President Donald Trump issued a proclamation this week lowering the…
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U.S. Expresses Concern over Ecuador-China Gold Mine Agreement
China to develop the largest gold and copper mining operation in Ecuador. American officials have expressed concerns after Ecuador signed an agreement with CMOC, a Chinese mining group.…
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NOAA Streamlines Permitting Process for Deep-Sea Mining Applications
The rule change intends to accelerate access to critical minerals while drawing scrutiny. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) recently finalized a rule allowing companies to apply…
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Supreme Court Upholds Sales of Native American Site for Copper Mining
The court declined an appeal against the congressional action from 2014. The Supreme Court issued a decision this week that will allow the federal government to continue its…
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FCC Facilitates the Transition from Copper to High-Speed Networks
New measures intend to modernize infrastructure while maintaining consumer protections. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) recently announced steps to accelerate the transition from outdated copper phone lines to…
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Commerce Department to Investigate Copper Tariffs
President Trump seeks to increase domestic production. President Donald Trump has directed the Commerce Department to investigate the U.S. copper industry to determine whether tariffs could support an…
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