Energy & Mineral Resources Oversight Hearing | April 29, 2025

U.S. congressional hearing (witness panel on copper supply chains) · April 30, 2026

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Opening questions on economic and environmental tradeoffs

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A committee member asked Dr. Bustamante how to maximize economic benefits while minimizing environmental harm in mineral supply chains. Dr. Bustamante urged a systemic approach: efficiency, reduced extraction through smart use and innovation, strong regulation and community benefit agreements to build trust.

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A congressional hearing examined U.S. copper supply-chain resilience, recycling and processing capacity, tribal concerns over the Oak Flat land transfer, and related bills to boost domestic processing and water projects. Witnesses and members debated 45x tax credits, permitting reforms, recycling expansion and public-safety impacts from copper theft.

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