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A rush of proposals to mine the state’s famed “sky islands” with water drawn from overtaxed aquifers is drawing opposition from people who know the industry’s boom and bust cycles.

U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright  announced the designation of coal used in the production of steel as a critical material under the Energy Act of 2020.

The upcoming signing ceremony at the U.S. Embassy is more than a formality—it reflects Washington's broader Mineral Security Partnership (MSP) initiative.

With the minerals in the ground and global demand soaring, Greenland isn’t waiting forever. As Nathanielsen put it: if the West doesn’t show up soon, someone else will.

Resolution Copper, which says the site holds the second-largest known copper deposit in the world, has said the project could meet 25% of U.S. copper demand 

Toku America also offers expert engineering support and breaker rebuild services, with over 40 years of experience behind every recommendation.

The Bureau of Land Management, which oversees resource extraction on public lands, insists the project meets all current standards.

The situation is exacerbated by the fact that there is currently no National Park Service Director—or even a nominee—serving in the administration.

The United States and Saudi Arabia have signed two high-profile agreements on energy cooperation and critical minerals, coinciding with President Trump’s announcement of a $600 billion Saudi investment pledge.

In 2023, nearly 99% of uranium concentrate used in the U.S. came from abroad, with key sources including Russia, Kazakhstan, and Uzbekistan. Vanadium, meanwhile, is almost entirely mined in countries like China, Russia, and South Africa.