Washington, DC – Responding to President Trump’s Executive Order, Revitalizing American Dominance in Deep Seabed Minerals. Avery Ash, Senior Vice President of Government Affairs, issued the following statement:
“As our geopolitical adversaries tighten controls on global flows of raw and processed mineral resources, the United States must keep all options on the table. Undersea nodules are a potentially significant resource, and we must make sure we don’t cede access to our adversaries and worsen our current dependence on foreign-controlled supply chains.
While we welcome today’s announcement, executive action alone will not be enough. To fully realize a secure and resilient critical mineral supply chain, Congress must continue to advance legislative solutions on a holistic strategy that supports responsible domestic mineral production, streamlining permitting processes, and providing the long-term policy certainty needed to attract investment across the supply chain from exploration to processing.
Absent U.S. leadership, others will continue to pursue deep-sea resources – on their own terms. SAFE supports continued engagement on this issue, applauds the mapping and research provisions of this EO, and calls on Congress to continue acting to ensure America leads in the responsible development of strategic mineral resources.”
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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. Since 2004, SAFE has worked with its Energy Security Leadership Council—a peerless coalition of current and former Fortune 500 CEOs and retired 4-star admirals and generals—to support secure, resilient, and responsible energy solutions. Learn more at SecureEnergy.org.
Disclaimer: SAFE’s Founder and CEO, Robbie Diamond, has personal investments in undersea mineral rights; Diamond is recused from the organizational position on seabed mining, which is determined by the Minerals Center and Policy Team.
