Keynote Fireside Chat w/ Secretary of Interior, Hon. Doug Burgum | Securing Critical Mineral Supply

The conversation centers on the critical importance of securing mineral supply chains for the U.S. and its allies. Secretary Burgum emphasizes that critical minerals are fundamental to the global economy, impacting everything from technology to food supply. He highlights the administration's focus on revitalizing domestic mining through initiatives like "Mine, baby, mine" and speeding up the permitting process by removing bottlenecks and applying IT solutions. International cooperation is fostered through the "Club of Nations," aiming for tariff-free trade and price floors to attract private capital and counter predatory trade practices. A strategic critical minerals reserve is being established with private capital, mirroring the stabilizing effect of strategic petroleum reserves.