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May 13, 2025
Four energy deals Trump will look to make on his Middle East trip
By
Ellen Wald
President Trump’s upcoming trip to the Middle East will focus on advancing energy and commercial agreements, including securing Gulf investments in US manufacturing, increasing US LNG imports, deepening nuclear cooperation with Saudi Arabia, and locking in oil production commitments. These efforts are ultimately aimed at advancing broader geopolitical objectives—countering Russian influence and strengthening US energy dominance.
EnergySource
May 9, 2025
Environmental risk weighs heavily on the possible rewards of deep sea mining
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William Yancey Brown
Despite growing political momentum to advance deep sea mining for critical minerals, the practice remains at odds with existing US and international environmental laws. Current proposals fail to meet legal standards, and the potential for irreversible damage to marine ecosystems raises serious concerns.
EnergySource
May 5, 2025
Make critical mineral spending matter this time
By
Ashley Zumwalt-Forbes
The United States has a crucial opportunity to translate large-scale funding into critical mineral stockpiling and resilient supply chains—but only if Congress structures spending to create durable markets. Without clear demand signals, real commercial offtakes, and price stability, proposed funding risks falling short of delivering on its potential.
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