MINING – States findings of the Legislature and supports re-opening American Tungsten’s IMA mining project.

This bill is a joint memorial from the Idaho Legislature that formally requests federal support and encourages state and local agencies to approve the re-opening of American Tungsten's IMA mining project in Lemhi County. The document highlights tungsten as a critical mineral essential for national defense and argues that developing a domestic supply chain reduces reliance on foreign imports, particularly from China. It urges the U.S. Department of War to provide grant funding for the project and asks state and local governments to process necessary permits in a timely manner, noting the mine is on private land and does not require federal authorization. The memorial also emphasizes the project's potential economic benefits for Idaho communities, including job creation and infrastructure improvements like a new fire station for the city of Challis.