...that's not how mining works. You don't get to just pick what comes out of the ground in a certain region. I never suggested that. Geological surveys paint

...that's not how mining works. You don't get to just pick what comes out of the ground in a certain region. I never suggested that. Geological surveys paint a decent picture of what minerals can be mined from where. This is a well known process. Mining companies can relocate equipment and employees, especially if they have federal funding. It is a win for the federal government, national security and a win for the mining companies and their current/former employees. I will email congress to suggest it. Some time ago I suggested something similar for semi-conductor production and it was not received well on HN either. Today the federal government is putting billions into local chip production. How well that money is put to use remains to be seen, but it is happening.