Washington, D.C. – This week, 16 military members of SAFE’s Energy Security Leadership Council (ESLC) submitted a letter to Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen urging clarification on the definition of aluminum in the Inflation Reduction Act. Responding to Treasury’s stakeholder comment period, the letter read in part: “The Advanced Manufacturing Tax Credit [45x] could provide millions […]
SAFE: Debt Ceiling Agreement Permitting Reforms a Good Start but More Work To Do
After analyzing the debt ceiling agreement reached between President Biden and Speaker McCarthy, SAFE issued the following statement from Founder and CEO Robbie Diamond: “SAFE is pleased by the inclusion of key permitting reform provisions in the agreement to address the debt ceiling. This is a good first step and we hope it sets the […]
Report: A Global Race to the Top for Critical Minerals
The SAFE Center for Critical Minerals Strategy has released its inaugural report “A Global Race to the Top: Using Transparency to Secure Critical Mineral Supply Chains.” The report examines the extent to which the United States can work with major allies and, per Inflation Reduction Act requirements, countries with which it shares a free […]
Abigail Hunter to Lead International Partnerships for SAFE Minerals Center
(April 26, 2023) Today, SAFE announced the addition of Abigail Hunter as Director of International Affairs and Partnerships, a new position within the SAFE Center for Critical Mineral Strategy. Previously, Hunter led federal government affairs for nearly three years as the senior attaché in Washington, D.C., for Quebec, Canada’s most mineral-rich province. There she advocated for […]
SAFE Responds to EPA Fuel Emissions Announcement
Today, the EPA announced proposed regulations for more stringent emissions standards for automobiles. In response, SAFE CEO and Founder Robbie Diamond said: “These changes would support the overall strategic goal of transitioning away from overreliance on oil for automobile transportation, a dependency that leaves America vulnerable to global price and supply volatility and the whims […]