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Now that Florence Copper is in commercial production, the focus turns to what the project can deliver: up to 85 million pounds of copper annually, hundreds of jobs and a new domestic source of a mineral essential to infrastructure, manufacturing and energy. The project also highlights how modern mining approaches can bring new U.S. production online while working closely with local communities. For more:

Florence Copper begins commercial production, the first new US copper source in nearly two decades Florence Copper marks a milestone in Pinal County as the first new U.S. copper source in two decades. It promises sustainable production and job growth.

Congratulations to NMA member Florence Copper on this major milestone for U.S. copper production. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin joined elected officials, local community members and industry leaders in Arizona to mark the official start of operations at the first new domestic copper mine to open in nearly two decades. Congratulations as well to Sophie Dessart and the entire Florence Copper team for years of work advancing this modern, community-focused project and strengthening America’s copper supply chain.

Building secure mineral supply chains takes more than new mines. New partnerships across mining, processing, refining, logistics and manufacturing show how the industry is moving toward more integrated supply chains that can better connect resources with the customers who need them. In the U.S., expanding both domestic production and processing capacity will be key to capturing more of that value here at home. —>

Critical minerals enter a new era of commercial supply chains Critical minerals enter a new era of commercial supply chains

A new op-ed warns that America should not allow phosphate production to become another strategic supply chain vulnerability. Strengthening domestic phosphate mining and processing through efficient permitting, competitive investment and a stable market is essential to supporting U.S. agriculture, fertilizer security and the broader economy. For more:

Don’t Let America’s Phosphate Industry Become the Next Rare Earths – DC Journal - InsideSources The United States is in a mad dash to rebuild our industrial base and reshore critical supply chains. The government has taken steps to revitalize