Fast-tracking US critical minerals could backfire without safeguards, Oxfam warns
Market Trends · Mining.com ·
The US is accelerating critical mineral mining through fast-track permitting, but Oxfam America warns that rushing projects without environmental safeguards and community engagement could cause costly delays and legal challenges. The organization advocates tying government-backed financing to rigorous international standards like those from the International Finance Corporation and the Initiative for Responsible Mining Assurance.