RE: The global race for Antimony and Tungsten write @TMSreach14 Mar 2025 15:12
There could be further moves from Trump coming down the line. Those working in the sector say whispers in the corridors of the White House suggest that he may be about to pass a "Critical Minerals Executive Order", which could funnel further investment into this objective.
The exact details that may be included in the executive order remain unclear, but experts knowledgeable with the issue have said it may include measures to accelerate mining in the US, including fast tracking permits and investment to construct processing plants.
Although work may now be under way to secure these minerals, Prof Willy Shih of Harvard Business School thinks that the US administration lacks understanding of the technical complexity of establishing mineral supply chains, and emphasises the time commitment required. "If you want to build a new mine and processing facility, it might take you 10 years."