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Dr. Ned Mamula and Ann Bridges continue where they left off in Groundbreaking! America's New Quest for Mineral Independence. This inside look into America's mineral supply chain weaknesses in Undermining Power broadens on those themes and exposes the obstacles standing in the way of shoring up our vulnerabilities with pragmatic, actionable policy solutions. Using case studies and role models of modern-day mining rather than last century's scare tactics, they collaborate again to blow away disinformation with an easy-to-understand narrative. The book's theme introduces the concept that mineral security is the foundation for energy reliability, economic wealth, and national security, and therefore tapping domestic mineral resources must be understood  within that framework. As clean technology has boosted the efficiencies and potential profit of other industries, modern mineral exploration and discovery is now using tools to develop resources to support and contribute to an allied-based supply chain What's getting in the way are old perceptions perpetuated and encouraged by those who benefit most by leaving America floundering in a state of perpetual status quo, while the new players of this century—geopolitical, financial, environmental—exploit this complacence to our detriment. Acknowledgment that our existing policies are failing must be coupled with bold leadership and creative problem-solving. Rather than waiting for the next unexpected shock to a stretched-out and unreliable supply chain, they suggest that mostly what is required is political will to welcome this foundational industry back into the fold of innovative, successful endeavors which have and will contribute greatly to raising America's leadership standing in the world.

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