Replies to post #9319 on Northern Dynasty Minerals Ltd (NAK)

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It could be, but current Executive Order requires an expedited process followed by approval.

I doubt the Army will stage a coup against America, more likely, they'll follow their orders to the letter. Current US law requires (red color added):

Sec. 3. Policy. It shall be the policy of the Federal Government to reduce the Nation’s vulnerability to disruptions in the supply of critical minerals, which constitutes a strategic vulnerability for the security and prosperity of the United States. The United States will further this policy for the benefit of the American people and in a safe and environmentally responsible manner, by:

(d) streamlining leasing and permitting processes to expedite exploration, production, processing, reprocessing, recycling, and domestic refining of critical minerals.

As I read that with 24 years military experience in a previous life, NAK must be permitted by the Army in an expedited way. The Army will take that as a direct order from the CINC.