Groundbreaking! America's New Quest for Mineral Independence - E-book - ePub

Is America in jeopardy?Any day, America could be held hostage over critical minerals used in all advanced technologies due to the decades-long shunning of domestic mining. Groundbreaking! describes the all-too-real consequences of misguided policy decisions and environmental alarmism, and recommends 21st-century solutions to sustainable self-reliance by leveraging the wealth right under our feet. By importing 100% of key minerals from China, Russia, and third world dictatorships, we face an ongoing risk of losing the technology behind everything from smartphones to green technology.
Recent requirements put into place by our legislators and regulators literally require tons of minerals for batteries and magnets to run electric cars; to support advancements in medical equipment such as MRIs; and to manufacture solar panels and wind turbines. Advanced weaponry and defensive equipment for our troops requires critical minerals, too, yet we are reliant on getting that gear from countries who at best could be called allies, and at worst are outright hostile to America's values.
Our policies must acknowledge the reality that critical minerals, or more accurately the lack thereof, often play a key role in dictating foreign policy and national security decisions. Planning to adapt before a problem occurs must become a national goal. This means reversing dangerous import trends and exploring for domestic minerals. Foreword by Paul Driessen, Committee for a Constructive Tomorrow:"EVERYONE in government & industry should endorse this PLAN"ENDORSEMENTS:Mamula and Bridges have woven together myriad threads to give us the startling implications of our failed minerals policies.--National Mining AssociationAmerica is sitting on a multi-trillion dollar treasure chest of minerals and valuable resources...
Why aren't we benefiting from these riches buried right below our feet?--Steve Moore, Distinguished Visiting Fellow, Institute for Economic Freedom, The Heritage Foundation Mamula and Bridges have succeeded in delivering a very complete narrative of where we are, how we got there, and what to do about fixing it. This book should reside in the library of every national security professional and be used as a major reference work.--Dean Popps, Former US Army Acquisition Executive & Acting Assistant Secretary of the Army for Acquisition Logistics and Technology This was a fascinating read, and compelling...
Our exposure to seriously restrictive policies by China could be the Sputnik Moment of our generation.--John Keating, Venture Advisor, Silicon Valley, Former VP Government Programs & Discoveries Business Unit, Intermolecular, Inc. Groundbreaking! is a book that all Americans who care about our national security should read.--John Adams, Brigadier General, U. S. Army (Ret.), President, Guardian Six LLCIf you care about technological vulnerability in an interdependent world - and you should - Groundbreaking! needs to be front and center on your bookshelf.--Patrick J.
Michaels, author of Lukewarming:  The New Climate Science that Changes EverythingCongressman Jim Santini (R-NV) and Governor and later President Ronald Reagan knew all this and much, much more but few listened to them back then.  Perhaps they will listen today.--William Perry Pendley, Esq., President, Mountain States Legal Foundation , Author, Sagebrush Rebel