US must reform mine permit process to grow domestic rare earth industry: study
A recent study by the US National Center for Policy Analysis (NCPA) calls on US legislators to streamline mine permit processes and safety regulations in order to bolster domestic rare earth production, which could add $40 billion to US GDP, 3,600 shovel-ready jobs, and could reduce US dependence on Chinese rare earth exports.
The NCPA points to Australia and Canada as examples of more efficient regulatory frameworks.
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