Stauber Applauds Trump Administration’s Latest Move to Prioritize NewRange

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Pete Stauber (MN-08) applauds the Trump Administration’s announcement that the Federal Permitting Improvement Steering Council is prioritizing and designating NewRange Copper Nickel’s NorthMet Project as a FAST-41 transparency project due to its importance to domestic mineral production.

Of this announcement, Congressman Stauber stated, “NewRange’s NorthMet deposit represents a significant opportunity to produce the critical minerals necessary to secure our nation’s economic and security needs. Fortunately, President Trump and his Administration understands the vital importance of this project, as evidenced by this designation. I look forward to seeing NewRange meet and exceed every permitting standard in a timely manner so that they can help make America not just critical mineral independent, but critical mineral dominant.”

Stauber continued, stating,“I call on the Walz Administration to follow the science and the law, while recognizing the need for good paying jobs and the demand for these incredible resources we have right here at home. This project is a win-win for Minnesota.” 

The transparency project designation, established by President Trump’s recent executive order on critical minerals, demonstrates that the NorthMet project is a top priority for this Administration.

The transparency designation does not automatically grant permits for mining projects. Inclusion as a transparency project makes the environmental review and authorizations schedule publicly available and this transparency leads to greater accountability, ensuring a more efficient process. 

Under this designation, no corners will be cut, and the proposed project will still have to meet the federal government's strict environmental and safety requirements, which are some of the most robust and stringent in the entire world.

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