An executive order signed by President Donald J. Trump aims to boost American mineral production — including a focus on potash. Detailed in the “Immediate Measures to Increase American Mineral Production” order are instructions for federal agencies to compile a list of all mineral production projects that have submitted plans of operation, permit applications, or any other approval requests with the goal of streamlining the permitting process.
Michigan Potash Applauds President’s Executive Order Accelerating Domestic Production of Critical Minerals Including Potash
EVART, Mich.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Michigan Potash Chief Development Officer Cory Christofferson issued the following statement in response to President Trump’s Executive Order on critical minerals: “In his executive order, Immediate Measures to Increase American Mineral Production, President Trump rightly acknowledges our country’s imperative need to accelerate domestic critical mineral production. America’s national and economic security are threatened by our reliance upon foreign countries for numerous critical minerals, including potash fertilizer. And we agree with the President that it is imperative for the U.S. to take immediate action to accelerate domestic critical mineral production.
Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Takes Immediate Action to Increase American Mineral Production
INCREASING AMERICAN MINERAL PRODUCTION: Today, President Donald J. Trump signed an Executive Order to boost American mineral production, streamline permitting, and enhance national security.
Immediate Measures to Increase American Mineral Production
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including section 301 of title 3, United States Code, it is hereby ordered: Section 1. Purpose. The United States possesses vast mineral resources that can create jobs, fuel prosperity, and significantly reduce our reliance on foreign nations.
Michigan Potash Announces New Food-Grade Salt Business in the Heart of the Midwest
EVART, Mich.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The Michigan Potash & Salt Co. (Michigan Salt) today announced the launch of its new salt business, which will produce 1 million tons of food-quality salt, strategically located within a high-demand area the United States.