Washington, DC—In response to the announcement of an investment from the Department of War into the Atalco Alumina refinery, the only such facility remaining in the United States, Joe Quinn, Executive Director of SAFE’s Center for Strategic Industrial Materials, gave the following statement:
“Direct federal investment in domestic production is how you strengthen the defense industrial base. With this deal, the U.S. will for the first time in decades produce more alumina than it imports, finally securing supply of this critical mineral. At the same, the deal is reported to reshore domestic production of gallium, which the United States has not produced domestically since 1987. SAFE applauds this news and encourages the Department of War’s continued leadership in reshoring key segment of the defense industrial base.”
More information on the importance of this Alumina refinery can be found on SAFE’s Blog.
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SAFE’s Center for Strategic Industrial Materials
SAFE’s Center for Strategic Industrial Materials (C-SIM) advances policies to strengthen the security and diversity of steel and aluminum supply chains. Product materials are essential components of an industrial economy, energy technology, and the defense industrial base. The sourcing and production of these materials has profound effects on America’s national security and economic competitiveness.
About SAFE
SAFE is an action-oriented, nonpartisan organization committed to transportation, energy, and supply chain policies that advance the economic and national security of the United States, its partners, and allies. SAFE has convened business and former military leaders since 2004 to support secure, resilient, and responsible energy solutions. Visit secureenergy.org to learn more.
