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Jim Rickards Presents: The Federal Loophole That Could Anchor America's Technological Comeback
By GlobeNewswire Published on July 29, 2025, 04:00 IST Washington, D.C., July 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — A Loophole Hiding in Plain Sight In his presentation, The American Birthright , former CIA and Pentagon advisor Jim Rickards reveals a little-known federal mechanism—more than 150 years old—that could be the reason we are able to secure essential technology materials today. 'This story is not about real estate… the government retained the most valuable part' 'Back then, anyone could make a claim… pay $2 to $5 per acre… and do a minimal amount of work' Rickards believes this legacy legal path—embedded in Title 30 of U.S. law—is why we now have vast federal lands untouched and ready to be explored. The Raw Code Behind Modern Civilization From facial recognition to fighter jets, modern life depends on highly specific materials—many of which the U.S. currently imports in vulnerable quantities. Rickards warns that these critical inputs are hiding in plain sight—on U.S. land. Key use cases & minerals: AI processors : Gallium, germanium, copper Battery storage : Lithium, cobalt, nickel, manganese Satellite & military gear: Neodymium, dysprosium, samarium, tantalum 'These seemingly obscure minerals… they're the building blocks of everything from NVIDIA chips to advanced military weapons'. Sources : U.S. Dept. of Energy CSIS – Mine to Microchip Visual Capitalist – Rare Earths in Defense Why the Pentagon Is Paying Attention Federal urgency is rising—especially as global supply chains tighten. Rickards notes that the U.S. government is already taking action , including: Deploying emergency powers under the Defense Production Act to fund domestic extraction Launching AI-aided geological surveys for lithium, cobalt, and rare earths Targeting known federal land parcels rich in tech-critical materials 'We have truly massive mineral wealth here. It's not hard to extract. We know where it is. And how to get it' About Jim Rickards Jim Rickards is a former advisor to the CIA, Pentagon, White House, and U.S. Treasury. As an economist, lawyer, and strategist, he has been a behind-the-scenes advisor during major national and global crises. Today, he serves as editor of Strategic Intelligence , a monthly research service focusing on geopolitics, economic security, and national strategy. Disclaimer: The above press release comes to you under an arrangement with GlobeNewswire. Business Upturn takes no editorial responsibility for the same. Ahmedabad Plane Crash GlobeNewswire provides press release distribution services globally, with substantial operations in North America and Europe.
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Former CIA Insider Highlights America's Buried Advantage in Online Presentation
By GlobeNewswire Published on July 28, 2025, 02:00 IST Washington, D.C., July 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Rediscovering America's Strategic Core In a released presentation , renowned former national security advisor Jim Rickards warns that the next major shift in U.S. policy may come not from Wall Street or Washington—but from beneath the surface of federally controlled lands. 'This story is not about real estate… the government retained the most valuable part'. Rickards points to a dormant but active legal provision—originally designed to encourage domestic growth—which may now hold the key to America's technological future. The Invisible Wiring of Modern Power The materials Rickards identifies are not commodities in the traditional sense—they are foundational enablers of global advancement: Application Mineral Inputs AI Chips & Data Centers Silicon, gallium, germanium, copper EV Batteries Lithium, cobalt, nickel, manganese, graphite Missile Systems & Drones Neodymium, dysprosium, samarium, rare earth alloys Satellite Navigation Indium, tantalum, beryllium, aluminum 'These seemingly obscure minerals… they're the building blocks of everything from NVIDIA chips to advanced military weapons'. Sources: U.S. Department of Energy CSIS Visual Capitalist A 150-Year-Old Law, Still in Effect Rickards centers the opportunity on Title 30—a little-known federal statute from the 1800s that allowed Americans to claim rights to public lands, which were often rich in mineral deposits. 'Back then, anyone could make a claim… pay $2 to $5 per acre… and do a minimal amount of work'. The framework still exists—and Rickards believes it may quietly be resurfacing to address modern strategic needs without requiring congressional debate. Technology May Be the Catalyst Rickards believes a convergence of technology and geopolitics is making this moment different: The use of AI mapping tools to identify previously unreachable mineral deposits The Pentagon's direct involvement in securing U.S. rare-earth supply chains Escalating foreign control over strategic mineral exports 'We have truly massive mineral wealth here. It's not hard to extract. We know where it is. And how to get it' About Jim Rickards Jim Rickards is a former advisor to the CIA, Pentagon, White House, and Treasury. His work has guided U.S. leadership during global crises including the Iran Hostage Situation and the 2008 financial collapse. He is the editor of Strategic Intelligence , a monthly report on national security, macroeconomics, and resource policy. Disclaimer: The above press release comes to you under an arrangement with GlobeNewswire. Business Upturn takes no editorial responsibility for the same. Ahmedabad Plane Crash GlobeNewswire provides press release distribution services globally, with substantial operations in North America and Europe.
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2 days ago
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Presentation Uncovers Forgotten U.S. Policy Unlocking America's Most Strategic Hidden Resource
By GlobeNewswire Published on July 27, 2025, 17:00 IST Washington, D.C., July 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — A Hidden Framework Built for Crisis In a recently released presentation , former White House advisor and CIA consultant Jim Rickards has drawn attention to a largely forgotten section of U.S. law that could help America reclaim control over some of the world's most strategic resources. 'This story is not about real estate… the government retained the most valuable part' , Rickards says in The American Birthright . According to Rickards, that 'valuable part' may now be poised to play a defining role in America's national defense and technological future. What the World Needs to Build the Future Rickards highlights how buried minerals fuel the devices and infrastructure that define the 21st century: AI Chips & Semiconductors – Powered by silicon, gallium, and copper. Electric Vehicles – Depend on lithium, cobalt, nickel, and manganese. Missiles & Satellites – Require neodymium, dysprosium, and rare earths. 'These seemingly obscure minerals… they're the building blocks of everything from NVIDIA chips to advanced military weapons,' Rickards explains. Unlocking the Subsurface Arsenal At the center of Rickards' presentation is Title 30 of U.S. law — a little-known statute that gives citizens the right to stake claims on public lands, many of which turned out to be rich in minerals. Rickards notes: 'Back then, anyone could make a claim… pay $2 to $5 per acre… and do a minimal amount of work'. But today, the stakes are higher. With foreign powers tightening their grip on rare earth exports, the U.S. may need to tap its own mineral base—this time for chips, batteries, defense, and AI dominance. Defense Signals Are Flashing Rickards points to a surge in U.S. government activity: The Pentagon is investing directly in domestic mineral extraction firms under emergency wartime powers. Global competitors are hoarding or restricting exports of gallium, germanium, and other critical metals New AI tools are accelerating mineral discovery across the continental U.S. Rickards warns: 'We have truly massive mineral wealth here… It's not hard to extract. We know where it is. And how to get it'. Access the Presentation: The American Birthright Rickards' presentation explores how global tensions and a shifting tech landscape are converging beneath the surface—literally. For now, the presentation is available for public viewing , offering an inside look at how this story may quietly reshape America's next chapter. About Jim Rickards Jim Rickards is a former advisor to the CIA, Pentagon, White House, and Treasury. With a background in economics, law, and intelligence, he's helped guide U.S. leaders through major geopolitical shifts. Today, Rickards serves as the editor of Strategic Intelligence , where he provides monthly briefings on national security, economics, and resource strategy. Disclaimer: The above press release comes to you under an arrangement with GlobeNewswire. Business Upturn takes no editorial responsibility for the same. Ahmedabad Plane Crash GlobeNewswire provides press release distribution services globally, with substantial operations in North America and Europe.
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2 days ago
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U.S. Next Frontier Lies Beneath – According to Presentation From Ex Pentagon Insider
By GlobeNewswire Published on July 27, 2025, 03:00 IST Washington, D.C., July 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Hidden Depths of America's Strategic Power A released presentation by Jim Rickards—former advisor to the CIA, Pentagon, and White House—uncovers what he calls a 'subterranean strategic boom' taking shape in the United States. This isn't about acreage or pipelines—it's about the untapped mineral deposits critical to modern innovation. 'This story is not about real estate… the government retained the most valuable part'. Rickards reveals that a forgotten section of Title 30 may be the reason we can soon access to these strategic materials—without settlers or homesteads. Tech & Mineral Alignment Minerals are essential to the devices and defense systems they enable: AI & Semiconductors : Silicon, gallium, germanium, copper, cobalt — essential for chip substrates and processors Electric Vehicles : Lithium, cobalt, nickel, manganese, graphite — core battery components Satellites & Precision Defense: Neodymium, dysprosium, samarium — used in guidance systems, motors, and stealth tech 'These seemingly obscure minerals… they're the building blocks of everything from NVIDIA chips to advanced military weapons'. Rediscovering a Forgotten Federal Mechanism Rickards delves into a nearly forgotten 19th-century pathway within Title 30: 'Back then, anyone could make a claim… pay $2 to $5 per acre… and do a minimal amount of work' This time, it's not private citizens claiming land, but soon private companies could quietly gain access to critical mineral-rich public land. National Security in Motion Rickards notes a growing alignment of urgency and capability: The Pentagon's resurgence in domestic mineral sourcing, including a major investment in rare-earth producer MP Materials under the Defense Production Act Concerns over global supply bottlenecks, particularly due to foreign control of key minerals. New AI‑driven geological surveys accelerating mineral discovery on U.S. soil (DOE). Rickards emphasizes: 'We have truly massive mineral wealth here. It's not hard to extract. We know where it is. And how to get it'. What the Presentation Covers The American Birthright presentation outlines: 1. The legal legacy behind the mineral claim framework. 2. How today's most important technologies—like AI, EVs, and military systems—depend on a handful of critical minerals. 3. What everyday citizens and industry leaders should understand about this emerging subterranean opportunity. The presentation is open for public viewing now for a limited time. About Jim Rickards Jim Rickards is a former advisor to the CIA, Pentagon, White House, and Treasury. A trained economist and attorney, Rickards contributed to U.S. strategic decisions during the Iran Hostage Crisis and the 2008 financial collapse. He now serves as editor of Strategic Intelligence , offering in-depth reporting on global security, resource strategy, and technology. Disclaimer: The above press release comes to you under an arrangement with GlobeNewswire. Business Upturn takes no editorial responsibility for the same. Ahmedabad Plane Crash GlobeNewswire provides press release distribution services globally, with substantial operations in North America and Europe.
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3 days ago
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Presentation Suggests America's 'Second Land Rush' Is All About What Lies Below
By GlobeNewswire Published on July 26, 2025, 20:00 IST Washington, D.C., July 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Forget Old-Fashioned Homesteads—The New Frontier Is Underground While many believe America's era of settlers and gold diggers has passed, a powerful presentation from Jim Rickards —former advisor to the CIA, White House, and Pentagon—tells a different story. He says this isn't about real estate or farming, but about magnets, chips, batteries, and rockets: 'This story is not about real estate… the government retained the most valuable part'. Rickards believes a long-forgotten federal law is to thank for access to these hidden mineral reserves—and with no wagons required. Mineral Technology Profile Specific minerals from federal lands support cutting-edge technologies: Note: Not all critical minerals listed have confirmed deposits beneath federal lands. However, recent government assessments and executive orders have prioritized federal land surveys targeting materials like lithium, cobalt, rare earth elements, and others critical to national security. Silicon, gallium, germanium, copper, cobalt – used in AI processors, semiconductors, and high-frequency chips. 'Four minerals central to semiconductor production… face heightened supply‑chain risks' Lithium, cobalt, nickel, graphite, manganese – core components of EV and grid‑storage batteries Neodymium, dysprosium, samarium – essential for permanent magnets in satellites, missiles, and EV motors Aluminum, tantalum, indium – vital for lightweight aerospace structures, capacitors, and onboard systems Rickards emphasizes: 'These seemingly obscure minerals… they're the building blocks of everything from NVIDIA chips to advanced military weapons'. From Dormant Law to Modern Opportunity The U.S. government enacted a land-claim framework in the late 1800s—long overshadowed by farming and fossil fuel booms. Rickards highlights: 'Back then, anyone could make a claim… pay $2 to $5 per acre… and do a minimal amount of work'. This time, it isn't about individual citizens, but private companies finally getting strategic access to mineral-rich public lands—emerging quietly but deliberately. Why Timing Is Critical Rickards points to urgent national developments: The Pentagon's renewed push for domestic mineral sourcing to bolster defense and supply-chain resilience Global concerns about supply disruptions as China and others control 70–90% of key mineral production Technological dependence: EVs, AI, satellites, and weapons all demand more critical minerals than ever before 'You don't need to pack up and move west… you just need to know where to look'. Access the Full Briefing In The American Birthright , Rickards delves into how this old law intersects with modern science, geopolitics, and national strength. This presentation is now available for public view—but only for a limited time. About Jim Rickards Jim Rickards is a former advisor to the CIA, Pentagon, White House, and Treasury, and has played key roles in major historical events—from the Iran Hostage Crisis to the 2008 financial collapse. A lawyer and economist by background, he now edits Strategic Intelligence , a monthly briefing on global strategy, resources, and geopolitics. Disclaimer: The above press release comes to you under an arrangement with GlobeNewswire. Business Upturn takes no editorial responsibility for the same. Ahmedabad Plane Crash GlobeNewswire provides press release distribution services globally, with substantial operations in North America and Europe.
