Pushes the U.S. to lead in hardrock and rare earth mining. Interior must tally the cost of relying on imports, add this to annual mineral reports, list mines on federal land, and fast-track priority projects and permits. Agencies must find and roll back rules that slow mining. Government will map new deposits and flag lands that can be permitted quickly. Effects: more mining jobs, stronger supply chains, less reliance on rivals, and more activity on public lands with environmental risks.
