11/29/2023
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"I hope this policy change was not political, but given this Administration's anti-mining agenda, I am skeptical."
"The Administration advocates for increased renewables and EV mandates, policies that will certainly speed up demand for the minerals needed to build them."
"We have seen this Administration repeatedly choose to lock up lands with high mineral potential across our nation."
"I think that was pretty obvious there, Mr. Chairman. No, I am just joking."