House Resources Committee unanimously approves Strategic Minerals Policy Act

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The main problem is that it hasn't been profitable to mine rare earths and other critical minerals domestically," Bingaman noted. "We have these elements, these minerals here in our country, but it hasn't been profitable. What we need to do is ensure that there's going to be a reasonable price for these minerals going forward in the world market."