Magnet Materials Industry Leaders Applaud Murkowski Leadership on Rare Earths
June 23, 2010
Alaska Senator Introduces Companion Bill to RESTART Act of 2010
Washington, DC – The United States Magnetic Materials Association (“USMMA”), a coalition of companies representing domestic high performance magnet producers and suppliers, today applauded Alaska Senator Lisa Murkowski for introducing legislation to address the impending rare earths crisis.
Murkowski’s Rare Earth Supply-Chain Technology and Resource Transformation (RESTART) Act of 2010 would reestablish competitive domestic rare earths mineral production, processing, refining, purification, and metals production industries to support the growth of green job technology and manufacturing as well as the nation’s defense industry.
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Federal Government Report Confirms Magnet Materials Industry’s Warning of Impending Rare Earths Crisis
April 14, 2010
Government Accountability Office Releases Review of Rare Earths in Weapon Systems to Congress
Washington, DC – The United States Magnet Materials Association (“USMMA”), a coalition of companies representing domestic high performance magnet producers and suppliers, today acknowledged a report by the Government Accountability Office (“GAO”) that confirms its warning of the impending rare earths crisis, especially as it relates to homeland security and the national defense.
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GAO Report on Rare Earths
Defense News Report on U.S. Military Dependence on Rare Earths
Congress Responds to Magnet Materials Supply Chain Player Push on Impending Rare Earths Crisis
March 17, 2010
Rep. Mike Coffman (R-CO) Introduces RESTART Act of 2010
Washington, DC – The United States Magnet Materials Association (“USMMA”), a coalition of companies representing domestic high performance magnet producers and suppliers, today applauded Colorado Congressman Mike Coffman for introducing legislation to address the impending rare earths crisis.
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