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AI Summary: This is a policy document (an Executive Order) issued by the President of the United States on March 20, 2025. This regulation establishes immediate measures to increase American mineral production by creating a comprehensive framework for expediting domestic mineral extraction and processing. The order defines minerals broadly, including critical minerals, uranium, copper, and other materials, and establishes the National Energy Dominance Council (NEDC) as a key coordinating body. The regulation requires federal agencies to identify and prioritize mineral production projects, streamline permitting processes, and make federal lands available for mineral development. It directs multiple cabinet-level departments, including Defense, Interior, and Energy, to take specific actions to support domestic mineral production, such as identifying suitable federal lands for leasing, entering into extended use leases with private entities, and facilitating capital investment. The order also provides various mechanisms to accelerate private and public capital investment in mineral production, including waiving certain regulatory requirements, delegating Defense Production Act authorities, and establishing new financing tools through agencies like the Export-Import Bank and the International Development Finance Corporation. The ultimate goal is to reduce reliance on foreign mineral sources and strengthen national and economic security by maximizing domestic mineral production capabilities.