It is easy to pity the U.S. policymaker, who has more than a few crises to cope with, but America can no longer afford to push aside the critical issue of metals and minerals.  Decisions made now — or inaction, which is a decision in itself — will shape our economic competitiveness and national security posture for years to come.  What will the U.S. do? Read my thoughts, which I shared in a piece for RealClearWorld.com. There, I explain the three bellwether bills worth watching.

Take a read, and then please share your comments below. What impact do you think bills like the RARE Act could have on the U.S. Rare Earths mining industry?