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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.

INCREASING AMERICAN MINERAL PRODUCTION: Today, President Donald J. Trump signed an Executive Order to boost American mineral production, streamline permitting, and enhance national security.

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.

The federal government is supporting a controversial Northern Michigan potash and salt mine that’s been in the works for over a decade.

The Fertilizer Institute has praised the US Senate for introducing bipartisan legislation to include phosphate and potash on the final list of critical minerals of the Department of the Interior. Introduced by Senators Sherrod Brown (D-OH), Thom Tills (R-NC), Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Roger Marshall (R-KS), Pete Ricketts (R-NE), and Rick Scott (R-FL), the legislation will recognise the importance of ensuring a strong and sustainable domestic fertilizer supply for American farmers.