What Happened
Legislation Aims to Reduce Dependence on China for Critical Minerals
The US House of Representatives has passed the Developing Overseas Mineral Investments and New Allied Networks for Critical Energies (DOMINANCE) Act, aiming to bolster US energy security and reduce dependence on China for critical minerals. The bipartisan legislation seeks to expand cooperation with allies, support strategic mineral investments, and strengthen US energy diplomacy. The act has garnered support from a diverse coalition of organizations, including national security, manufacturing, technology, energy, and policy sectors, as reported by Mining.com.