Washington, DC—SAFE has released a new report, “Resources for Resources: Financing Critical Mineral Supply Chains,” which addresses the economic and national security risks posed by global dependencies on foreign-controlled critical minerals. This comprehensive analysis provides actionable strategies for the United States and allies to reduce vulnerabilities, strengthen domestic capacity, and secure resilient supply chains for […]
STATEMENT: Century Aluminum Advances U.S. Manufacturing Goals with Phase One Contract under DOE Grant
Washington, D.C. – January 15, 2025 – Today marks a significant milestone in advancing U.S. aluminum production and strengthening America’s supply chain resilience. Century Aluminum has entered into Phase One of a four-phase agreement under a Department of Energy (DOE) grant initiative, originally extended in March 2024. This pivotal step reflects a strong commitment to […]
STATEMENT: SAFE’s Coalition for Reimagined Mobility Commends Commerce Department’s Action on Connected Vehicle Supply Chain Security
Washington, DC—SAFE’s Coalition for Reimagined Mobility (ReMo) applauds the Commerce Department for taking decisive action to address the national security risks posed by foreign adversaries’ access to supply chains for connected and automated vehicles. This critical step underscores the need to safeguard the technologies that underpin the future of transportation and national security. “While this […]
STATEMENT: SAFE Welcomes Bipartisan Critical Minerals Legislation from House Select Committee on Competition with the CCP
Washington, DC—Responding to the introduction of legislation and a report from the House Select Committee on Competition with the CCP Critical Minerals working group, Abigail Hunter, Executive Director of SAFE’s Center for Critical Minerals Strategy released the following statement: “America’s security and economic resilience depend on a forward-thinking critical minerals strategy that emphasizes responsible domestic […]
STATEMENT: Chinese Export Controls on Critical Minerals Incompatible with US Interests
Washington, DC—In response to China’s recent anticipated efforts to continue tightening export restrictions on critical metal and mineral inputs essential for dual-use technologies, Abigail Hunter, Executive Director of SAFE’s Center for Critical Minerals Strategy, gave the following statement: “These announcements will keep shocking our system until we take meaningful action. As the US deploys more tariffs, China’s likely retaliation could limit […]
