1、WESTERN USAMINING2024Top Jurisdictions-Production and Development-ExplorationGreen Transition-Critical Minerals-Labor Shortage-Digitalization WESTERN USA MINING 2024GBR SERIESAlfonso TejerinaDirector and General ManagerGlobal Business ReportsThe last year has been transformational for the mining ind

2、ustry in the Western US.The motto“Mined in America”now prevails across the entire mining value chain,and was mentioned during most of the interviews Global Business Reports(GBR)conducted for this Western USA Mining 2024 report.There is currently a prime for operating in the USA,with reshoring findin

3、g favor among investors,operators,and government alike.The geopolitical nature of the energy transition,where some minerals can be weaponized with dire economic effects for the US economy,has led Washington to play its cards.The Biden-Harris Administration has passed several bills and regulations,in

4、cluding the IRA and the CHIPS,to foster a domestic supply chain of critical minerals,and the entire mining industry is adapting to try and leverage these.However,challenges persist,some self-imposed and others due to the cyclical nature of mining.The US mining industry confronts a growing labor shor

5、tage,hindering efforts to meet Washingtons goals and the increases of production required by the energy transition.Additionally,cumbersome permitting processes and opposition from environmental groups present obstacles to bringing new mines online.While navigating these challenges,miners,engineering

6、 and consultancy firms,as well as service providers must strike a balance between sustainability and profitability,while conveying the message that mining is necessary to maintain the current foundations of American society and the economy,and is fundamental in realizing a greener future.Off-take ag