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Demand a Just, Sustainable Critical Minerals Policy for the U.S.
Related Article: DOE Unveils Nearly $1 Billion Fund to Boost Domestic Critical Minerals Supply Chain and Manufacturing - legalinsurrection.com - Sunday, August 17, 2025, 12:56:39 PM Eastern Daylight Time
Target: U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Manufacturing and Energy Supply Chains (MESC), and relevant Congressional committees
Goal: Urge the Department of Energy and policymakers to prioritize environmental protections, labor standards, and community input in the expansion of the U.S. critical minerals supply chain.
The United States is taking steps to reduce dependence on foreign sources for critical minerals essential to modern technologies and clean energy. However, the push to expand domestic mining and processing must not come at the expense of environmental justice, Indigenous rights, or workers’ well-being. Too often, extractive industries have polluted land, air, and water, disproportionately harming frontline communities, especially Indigenous peoples and communities of color.
As the DOE rolls out nearly $1 billion in funding for critical minerals, we call for a new approach—one that ensures a just transition for workers, robust environmental protections, and meaningful input from impacted communities. The U.S. can lead in sustainable, ethical supply chains by centering people and planet over profit.
We urge the DOE and policymakers to adopt clear, enforceable standards that guarantee:
Key Demands
- Full compliance with environmental protection laws and the highest standards for pollution prevention in all funded projects.
- Free, Prior, and Informed Consent from Indigenous nations and local communities before any mining or processing operations begin.
- Strong labor protections, prevailing wages, and the right to organize for all workers in the critical minerals supply chain.
- Investment in community-led monitoring, remediation, and health protections for areas impacted by mining and processing.
- Prioritization of recycling, reuse, and circular economy strategies to reduce the need for new extraction.
- Transparent public reporting on project impacts, funding recipients, and supply chain practices.
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