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The US administration has named Highland Copper as a contributor to expanding domestic copper supply, highlighting the Canadian miner’s growing strategic relevance.

The recognition follows President Donald Trump’s move last week to adjust national security tariffs on steel, aluminum and copper imports, lowering duties on derivative products, simplifying compliance and addressing under-reporting of import values. 

The White House document highlights Highland alongside Ivanhoe Electric, Rio Tinto and Wieland as part of a broader effort to expand US mining, smelting and fabrication capacity.

Read more at: White House taps Highland Copper in local supply push – MINING.COM