In a bipartisan vote of 256 to 160, the US House Republicans has passed HR 4402, the National Strategic and Critical Mineral Production Act of 2012. This legislation is seen by some in the industry as long overdue, however, its safe passage through the US Senate is very unlikely due to staunch Democratic opposition. It is controversial, as it is seen by some as effectively elevating mining above all other uses of public lands, like grazing, recreation, fishing and other activities.
http://www.im-mining.com/2012/07/16/us-house-of-representatives-passes-minerals-act/
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