Trump directed federal agencies to compile lists of pending mineral projects and expedite their review in coordination with the National Energy Dominance Council led by Interior Secretary Doug Burgum, a White House official said.
The president also directed Burgum to prioritize critical mineral production on federal lands over other activities, the official said. Burgum can determine whether other minerals, such as coal, are covered by the order, according to the official.
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Trump directed federal agencies to compile lists of pending mineral projects and expedite their review in coordination with the National Energy Dominance Council led by Interior Secretary Doug Burgum, a White House official said.
The president also directed Burgum to prioritize critical mineral production on federal lands over other activities, the official said. Burgum can determine whether other minerals, such as coal, are covered by the order, according to the official.