Guardian Metal Resources PLC Announces Presidential Executive Order
Guardian Metal Resources (GMTLF) welcomes President Trump's April 15, 2025 Executive Order initiating a national security investigation under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act. The order focuses on U.S. reliance on imported processed critical minerals, including tungsten, which is important for defense, energy, and advanced manufacturing sectors.
The Executive Order addresses three key areas: a national security investigation by the Secretary of Commerce, assessment of supply chain vulnerabilities from foreign dependence, and concerns over foreign market manipulations. Guardian Metal's Nevada-based tungsten projects are positioned to support these objectives by developing a domestic supply chain.
CEO Oliver Friesen emphasized the significance of this policy direction, comparing it to successful Section 232 measures implemented during Trump's first term for steel and aluminum industries. The company plans to engage with government agencies while advancing technical studies and community initiatives to capitalize on this development.
Guardian Metal Resources (GMTLF) accoglie con favore l'Ordine Esecutivo del Presidente Trump del 15 aprile 2025, che avvia un'indagine sulla sicurezza nazionale ai sensi della Sezione 232 del Trade Expansion Act. L'ordine si concentra sulla dipendenza degli Stati Uniti dalle importazioni di minerali critici lavorati, incluso il tungsteno, fondamentale per i settori della difesa, dell'energia e della manifattura avanzata.
L'Ordine Esecutivo affronta tre aspetti chiave: un'indagine sulla sicurezza nazionale da parte del Segretario al Commercio, la valutazione delle vulnerabilità della catena di approvvigionamento dovute alla dipendenza estera e le preoccupazioni riguardo a manipolazioni dei mercati esteri. I progetti di tungsteno di Guardian Metal in Nevada sono posizionati per supportare questi obiettivi sviluppando una filiera nazionale.
Il CEO Oliver Friesen ha sottolineato l'importanza di questa direzione politica, paragonandola alle misure efficaci della Sezione 232 adottate durante il primo mandato di Trump per i settori dell'acciaio e dell'alluminio. L'azienda intende collaborare con le agenzie governative mentre porta avanti studi tecnici e iniziative comunitarie per sfruttare questa opportunità.
Guardian Metal Resources (GMTLF) da la bienvenida a la Orden Ejecutiva del Presidente Trump del 15 de abril de 2025, que inicia una investigación de seguridad nacional bajo la Sección 232 del Trade Expansion Act. La orden se enfoca en la dependencia de EE.UU. de minerales críticos procesados importados, incluyendo el tungsteno, importante para los sectores de defensa, energía y manufactura avanzada.
La Orden Ejecutiva aborda tres áreas clave: una investigación de seguridad nacional por parte del Secretario de Comercio, evaluación de vulnerabilidades en la cadena de suministro por dependencia extranjera y preocupaciones sobre manipulaciones en mercados extranjeros. Los proyectos de tungsteno de Guardian Metal en Nevada están posicionados para apoyar estos objetivos desarrollando una cadena de suministro nacional.
El CEO Oliver Friesen destacó la relevancia de esta política, comparándola con las exitosas medidas de la Sección 232 implementadas durante el primer mandato de Trump para las industrias del acero y aluminio. La compañía planea colaborar con agencias gubernamentales mientras avanza en estudios técnicos e iniciativas comunitarias para aprovechar este desarrollo.
Guardian Metal Resources (GMTLF)는 2025년 4월 15일 트럼프 대통령의 행정명령을 환영하며, 무역확대법(Trade Expansion Act) 232조에 따른 국가안보 조사를 시작함을 알립니다. 이 명령은 국방, 에너지, 첨단 제조 분야에 중요한 텅스텐을 포함한 미국의 가공된 핵심 광물 수입 의존도에 초점을 맞추고 있습니다.
행정명령은 상무장관의 국가안보 조사, 외국 의존으로 인한 공급망 취약성 평가, 해외 시장 조작 우려 등 세 가지 주요 사항을 다룹니다. 가디언 메탈의 네바다 소재 텅스텐 프로젝트는 국내 공급망 구축을 통해 이러한 목표를 지원할 위치에 있습니다.
CEO 올리버 프리젠은 이 정책 방향의 중요성을 강조하며, 트럼프 대통령 첫 임기 중 철강 및 알루미늄 산업에 적용된 232조 조치와 비교했습니다. 회사는 정부 기관과 협력하며 기술 연구와 지역사회 사업을 추진해 이 기회를 활용할 계획입니다.
Guardian Metal Resources (GMTLF) accueille favorablement l'Ordre Exécutif du Président Trump du 15 avril 2025, qui lance une enquête sur la sécurité nationale en vertu de la Section 232 du Trade Expansion Act. Cet ordre cible la dépendance des États-Unis aux minéraux critiques transformés importés, notamment le tungstène, essentiel pour les secteurs de la défense, de l'énergie et de la fabrication avancée.
L'Ordre Exécutif traite trois axes principaux : une enquête sur la sécurité nationale menée par le Secrétaire au Commerce, une évaluation des vulnérabilités de la chaîne d'approvisionnement dues à la dépendance étrangère, ainsi que des inquiétudes concernant les manipulations des marchés étrangers. Les projets de tungstène de Guardian Metal basés au Nevada sont bien placés pour soutenir ces objectifs en développant une chaîne d'approvisionnement nationale.
Le PDG Oliver Friesen a souligné l'importance de cette orientation politique, la comparant aux mesures efficaces de la Section 232 mises en œuvre lors du premier mandat de Trump pour les industries de l'acier et de l'aluminium. L'entreprise prévoit de collaborer avec les agences gouvernementales tout en poursuivant des études techniques et des initiatives communautaires pour tirer parti de cette opportunité.
Guardian Metal Resources (GMTLF) begrüßt die am 15. April 2025 von Präsident Trump erlassene Exekutivanordnung, die eine nationale Sicherheitsuntersuchung gemäß Abschnitt 232 des Trade Expansion Act einleitet. Die Anordnung konzentriert sich auf die US-Abhängigkeit von importierten verarbeiteten kritischen Mineralien, darunter Wolfram, das für die Verteidigungs-, Energie- und High-Tech-Industrien von Bedeutung ist.
Die Exekutivanordnung behandelt drei zentrale Bereiche: eine nationale Sicherheitsuntersuchung durch den Handelsminister, die Bewertung von Versorgungsketten-Schwachstellen aufgrund ausländischer Abhängigkeit sowie Bedenken hinsichtlich ausländischer Marktmanipulationen. Die Wolframprojekte von Guardian Metal in Nevada sind darauf ausgerichtet, diese Ziele durch den Aufbau einer inländischen Lieferkette zu unterstützen.
CEO Oliver Friesen betonte die Bedeutung dieser politischen Ausrichtung und verglich sie mit den erfolgreichen Maßnahmen des Abschnitts 232, die während Trumps erster Amtszeit für die Stahl- und Aluminiumindustrie umgesetzt wurden. Das Unternehmen plant, mit Regierungsbehörden zusammenzuarbeiten und gleichzeitig technische Studien und Gemeinschaftsinitiativen voranzutreiben, um diese Entwicklung zu nutzen.
- Executive Order potentially benefits company by prioritizing domestic tungsten production
- Strategic positioning of Nevada projects aligns with national security objectives
- Potential government support through Section 232 measures similar to steel/aluminum precedent
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LONDON, UK / ACCESS Newswire / April 17, 2025 / Guardian Metal Resources plc (LON:GMET)(OTCQX:GMTLF), a mineral exploration company focused on tungsten exploration and development within Nevada, USA, welcomes the recent Executive Order titled "Ensuring National Security and Economic Resilience Through Section 232 Actions on Processed Critical Minerals and Derivative Products" (the "Executive Order") issued by President Donald J. Trump on 15 April 2025.
This directive initiates a national security investigation under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962, focusing on U.S. reliance on imported processed critical minerals, including tungsten. The order highlights the vulnerabilities in the current supply chain, particularly the dependence on foreign sources, for minerals essential to defence, energy, and advanced manufacturing sectors.
A link to the Executive Order is provided below:
Key Sections from the Executive Order potentially benefitting Guardian Metal:
National Security Investigation: Mandates the Secretary of Commerce to assess the impact of imported processed critical minerals on national security.
Supply Chain Vulnerabilities: Acknowledges the risks associated with foreign dependence for processed minerals vital to U.S. infrastructure and defence.
Market Distortions: Addresses concerns over foreign market manipulations that threaten the stability and resilience of U.S. industries.
Strategic Importance: Emphasises the necessity of secure domestic sources for minerals such as tungsten to ensure economic prosperity and defence readiness.
Guardian Metal's Nevada-based co-flagship tungsten projects are strategically positioned to contribute to the objectives outlined in this and previously announced Executive Orders. The Company aims to mitigate supply chain risks and support national security initiatives by rapidly advancing its projects aligned with the long-term strategic plan of developing a secure, domestic supply chain of tungsten in the U.S. Tungsten is included in the "Critical Minerals List" published by the United States Geological Survey (USGS) owing to its use in high-strength applications such as defence, aerospace, mining, and high-performance industrial manufacturing.
Oliver Friesen, CEO of Guardian Metal, commented:
"This Executive Order from President Trump marks a pivotal advancement in fortifying the United States of America's critical and defence mineral supply chains. The directive's emphasis on assessing and mitigating vulnerabilities associated with imported processed minerals, including tungsten, underscores the strategic imperative of domestic production.
"The invocation of Section 232 and the involvement of the Department of Commerce represents a significant escalation in U.S. critical mineral policy. As demonstrated during President Trump's first term-when Section 232 measures were successfully implemented to support the domestic steel and aluminium industries-we view this development as a strong signal of intent. We look forward to the outcome of the review, with a particular interest in follow-on policies to enhance the competitiveness of U.S.-based tungsten projects.
"Our Nevada-based tungsten projects are uniquely positioned to contribute significantly to this national objective. We are committed to advancing our operations to ensure a resilient and secure supply of tungsten, vital for defence, aerospace, and high-performance industrial applications. This policy direction not only validates our strategic initiatives but also reinforces our dedication to supporting the United States' economic resilience and national security."
Next Steps
Guardian Metal will actively engage with all relevant government agencies to align with the directives outlined in the Executive Order. We are committed to leveraging this supportive policy framework to expedite the responsible development of our Nevada-based projects.
Our team continues to advance technical studies and community engagement initiatives, ensuring we maintain the highest standards of environmental stewardship and social responsibility. These efforts position us well to capitalise on this pivotal moment for domestic mining in the U.S.
Forward Looking Statements
This announcement contains forward-looking statements relating to expected or anticipated future events and anticipated results that are forward-looking in nature and, as a result, are subject to certain risks and uncertainties, such as general economic, market and business conditions, competition for qualified staff, the regulatory process and actions, technical issues, new legislation, uncertainties resulting from potential delays or changes in plans, uncertainties resulting from working in a new political jurisdiction, uncertainties regarding the results of exploration, uncertainties regarding the timing and granting of prospecting rights, uncertainties regarding the timing and granting of regulatory and other third party consents and approvals, uncertainties regarding the Company's or any third party's ability to execute and implement future plans, and the occurrence of unexpected events.
Actual results achieved may vary from the information provided herein as a result of numerous known and unknown risks and uncertainties and other factors.
For further information visit www.guardianmetalresources.com or contact the following:
Guardian Metal Resources plc | Tel:+44 (0) 20 7583 8304 |
Shard Capital Partners LLP | Tel: +44 (0) 20 7186 9000 |
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SOURCE: Guardian Metal Resources PLC
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