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On March 31, 2025, Freeport-McMoRan submitted comments to EPA regarding the Copper Rule, estimating compliance costs between $237 million and $309 million, which could significantly impact U.S. copper supply and national security.
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2025 |
2025-EPA-04883 |
0005905
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1 |
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A letter dated March 31, 2025, from William F. Cobb, Vice President of Freeport-McMoRan, requests a two-year compliance extension citing national security risks related to dependence on foreign copper sources, addressed to EPA Administrator Zeldin.
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2025 |
2025-EPA-04883 |
0005906
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1 |
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The EPA FOIA release 2025-EPA-04883 discusses the critical role of the Miami Smelter in U.S. copper production and the potential negative impact of the Copper Rule on its operations.
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2025 |
2025-EPA-04883 |
0005919
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1 |
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Email correspondence dated March 13, 2025, between Mary Cordes of Chemours and Kevin Tatulyan of the DOE discusses updates on the Critical Materials Innovation FOA, including project goals for gallium recovery and contact changes within the DOE.
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2025 |
DOE-HQ-2025-02714-F |
0019913–0019915
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3 |
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Email from Mary Cordes of Chemours to Kevin Tatulyan on March 13, 2025, discussing the Critical Mineral recycling project and sharing a periodic table detailing minerals to be produced from a Tennessee pilot program.
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2025 |
DOE-HQ-2025-02714-F |
0019934–0019935
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2 |
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On March 20, 2025, Rich Nolan, President and CEO of the National Mining Association, submitted comments to U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer regarding the proposed Section 301 action on China's maritime and logistics sectors, expressing concerns about its potential negative impacts on U.S. mining exports.
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2025 |
DOE-HQ-2025-02714-F |
0020238–0020244
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7 |
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Email from Scott J. Cameron to Colin F. Williams and others on March 2, 2025, discussing mine permitting timelines and referencing USGS publications on resource assessments and permitting durations.
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2025 |
DOI-2025-004517 |
0013936–0013937
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2 |
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The EPA's interim release for FOIA request 2025-EPA-04883 discusses the increasing global demand for copper, emphasizing its critical role in electric vehicles and renewable energy projects, while also noting potential supply shortages.
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2024 |
2025-EPA-04883 |
0005917
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1 |
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A report from Freeport-McMoRan discusses the projected shortfalls in global copper production by 2035, emphasizing the critical role of the Miami Smelter in U.S. national security and economy.
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2024 |
2025-EPA-04883 |
0005918
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1 |
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Appendix B of USCA Case #24-1190, filed on June 27, 2024, describes the REMI model methodology used to analyze the economic impact of closing the Colstrip SES and Rosebud Mine on Montana's economy.
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2024 |
2025-EPA-04883 |
0006251
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1 |
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region 5 conducted a Clean Water Act compliance evaluation inspection at Cleveland-Cliffs Inc.'s Empire Mine in Michigan from September 13 to 15, 2022, assessing adherence to NPDES permit requirements.
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2022 |
EIP EPA Enforcement Records |
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39 |
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The 2023 Critical Materials Assessment by the Department of Energy identifies copper as a near-critical material, projecting a doubling of global copper demand by 2035 due to the energy transition and increased electrification.
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2020 |
2025-EPA-04883 |
0005916
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1 |
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EPA FOIA record 2025-EPA-04883 discusses the strategic importance of copper to national security and economic stability, referencing Executive Orders aimed at enhancing domestic mineral production and reducing reliance on foreign sources.
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2020 |
2025-EPA-04883 |
0005915
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1 |
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Email from Myron Ebell to Paul Teller and others on August 22, 2020, expressing outrage over potential Trump administration actions to block the Pebble Mine project.
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2020 |
2024-EPA-05254 |
0001676
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1 |
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Justin Prosser of the National Mining Association emailed Mandy Gunasekara at the EPA on October 6, 2020, sharing a letter of support for President Trump's Executive Order on critical mineral supply chains addressed to Administrator Wheeler.
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2020 |
2024-EPA-05254 |
0002073
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1 |
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A letter dated October 5, 2020, from Rich Nolan, President & CEO of the National Mining Association, to EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler expresses support for President Trump's Executive Order on critical minerals supply chain security and offers assistance in its implementation.
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2020 |
2024-EPA-05254 |
0002074–0002075
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2 |
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On April 23, 2020, Rich Nolan, President & CEO of the National Mining Association, urged EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler to implement regulatory reforms to support the mining industry amid COVID-19 economic challenges.
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2020 |
2024-EPA-05254 |
0002481–0002484
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4 |
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An opinion piece by Rich Nolan, President and CEO of the National Mining Association, published in April 2020, argues that the mining industry is essential for economic recovery and infrastructure rebuilding in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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2020 |
2024-EPA-05254 |
0002487–0002488
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2 |
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The 2017 document from the EPA discusses national security implications of copper production, citing President Trump's acknowledgment of the U.S. copper reserves and the need for enhanced domestic smelting and refining capacity.
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2017 |
2025-EPA-04883 |
0005914
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1 |
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The 1974 document discusses the Lignite Energy Council's advocacy for mining companies and utilities in North Dakota, emphasizing environmental stewardship and the state's significant lignite resources.
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1974 |
2025-EPA-04883 |
0006365
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1 |
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The 1972 report details Freeport-McMoRan's Miami Smelter operations, including energy-efficient upgrades, environmental certifications, economic contributions to Arizona, and the copper production process involving smelting and electrorefining.
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1972 |
2025-EPA-04883 |
0005908
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1 |
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Inspection report for Wedington Mine in Arkansas dated October 8, 2024, as part of the EPA Enforcement Records.
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EIP EPA Enforcement Records |
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10 |
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Inspection report for El Segundo Mine dated July 12, 2024, from the EPA's enforcement records, consisting of 12 pages.
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EIP EPA Enforcement Records |
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12 |