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Experts at oversight hearing urge mapping, allied demand and statutory reserve to shore up U.S. mineral supply chains
Summary
Witnesses told the subcommittee that expanding public geoscientific mapping, integrating the full supply chain from mine to manufacturer, aggregating allied demand, and codifying a strategic minerals reserve would reduce dependence on adversaries and strengthen national security.
Experts who testified at the House Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations offered a set of policy recommendations lawmakers could use to reduce U.S. dependence on foreign critical‑minerals supply chains.
Simon Jowett, Nevada state geologist, urged expanded public geoscientific data and mapping programs such as Earth MRI to de‑risk exploration and attract investment. "For every dollar you spend on that, you get 14 to $70 back," Jowett told the subcommittee, arguing stronger publicly available data helps industry identify priority targets and accelerates…
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