In a comprehensive piece for Resource Investor, Aheadoftheherd.com host and Northern Venture Group President Rick Mills discusses the issue of the United States’ overreliance on foreign mineral imports in the context of steep increases in mineral commodity demand and prices.

We at the American Resources Policy Network were thrilled to see him reference our study “Reviewing Risk: Critical Metals & National Security” throughout his analysis, in which he reaches a conclusion similar to what we have been arguing:

Exploitation of the United States own natural resources, combined with a solid manufacturing sector could be the economic drivers of a resurgent US economy. “Made Again in America” and a return to “Glory Days” should be on everyone’s radar screen. Are they on yours?
If not, maybe they should be.

As for what else should be on U.S. lawmakers’ radar screens this year, we have put together a list of “New Year’s Resolutions for U.S. Policymakers,” which you can read here.