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Business Upturn
3 days ago
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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.
Business Upturn
4 days ago
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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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4 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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5 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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24-05-2025
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Is America's Comeback Already Underway?
Former CIA advisor says $150 trillion in untapped national wealth could quietly restore the U.S. economy—starting now WASHINGTON, May 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The headlines paint a bleak picture: national debt, economic uncertainty, and a shrinking middle class. But one former government advisor says the real story is far more optimistic—and virtually no one is reporting on it. 'America is anything BUT broke,' says Jim Rickards, a former advisor to the CIA, White House, and U.S. Treasury. 'There's a side to this story you've never heard before.' According to Rickards, the United States has quietly amassed a $150 trillion 'national inheritance' that has remained sealed off from the public for more than a century—but is now being unlocked due to a recent legal shift. A Comeback Built on What's Already Here This wealth isn't based on speculation or foreign aid—it's rooted in the vast reserves of natural resources and minerals located beneath federal lands across the country. 'It's enough to pay off the national debt, four times over,' Rickards says. 'Enough to make every single family in America millionaires. 'This 'trust fund' is not a pile of money to be equally distributed… It's not part of a government program or handout,' Rickards explains. 'And unlike the Social Security trust fund, which has been raided… this national trust has remained untouched for over 160 years.' Rickards says a forgotten mining provision in Title 30 of the U.S. Code helped establish this 'trust,' and it has steadily grown in value to become one of the greatest hidden assets in the nation's history. The Chevron Doctrine: An Obstacle Removed For decades, access to these resources was blocked by federal red tape and environmental restrictions, enforced through the Chevron Doctrine, a legal framework that gave agencies broad regulatory power. 'They tied us down with reams of regulation,' Rickards explains. 'And gave agencies like the EPA 'kill shot' power to stop any mining project they wanted.' 'We have massive mineral wealth here. It's not hard to extract. We know where it is. And how to get it. But the government got in the way.' In 2024, the Supreme Court—under a Trump-appointed majority—overturned the Chevron Doctrine, transferring control from unelected regulators back to the courts. 'For the first time in half a century—we can go get them,' Rickards says. 'This is the opportunity of a lifetime.' The Revival of the American System Rickards believes this moment could trigger more than just economic growth—it could represent a broader return to what he calls the 'American System.' 'In addition to unlocking our vast $150 trillion mineral endowment, I believe Trump is going to reset the clock on our republic,' Rickards says. 'He's returning us to something that worked for centuries.' That system, according to Rickards, is built on real production, natural resources, and self-reliance—values that he believes are making a comeback. 'We're finally unlocking our American Birthright,' he adds. 'Most people will be shocked by what's coming next.' About Jim Rickards Jim Rickards is an economist, lawyer, and former advisor to the CIA, Pentagon, and U.S. Treasury. He served as a principal negotiator during the Iran Hostage Crisis, co-developed the 1970s Petrodollar Accord, and has briefed senior U.S. officials on national security and economic policy. He is the editor of Strategic Intelligence, a research publication exploring critical developments that impact the U.S. economy, governance, and global leadership. Media Contact:Derek WarrenPublic Relations ManagerParadigm Press GroupEmail: dwarren@
