Allows the Secretary of the Interior to enter into agreements with foreign countries for mapping critical minerals and rare earth elements.
The Finding Opportunities for Resource Exploration Act enables the Secretary of the Interior to collaborate with foreign countries through memoranda of understanding for scientific and technical cooperation in mapping critical minerals and rare earth elements. The act aims to enhance the security and resilience of international supply chains for these minerals by facilitating private-sector investment and ensuring mapping data protection. Cooperative activities include data acquisition, training, and capacity building.
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