Mining Our Own Business: The Critical Mineral Supply Chain and the General Mining Law of 1872.

The article argues that updating the U.S. General Mining Law of 1872 can help balance the increasing demand for critical minerals due to the rise of renewable energy technology and environmentally responsible mining. It explains the economic importance of critical minerals. It discusses the legal history of the mining law and environmental laws affecting the mining industry. It suggests a reformed mining law that balances environmental justice considerations and critical mineral mining.