Congress has passed a new Infrastructure bill which is the most valuable investment in the last 70 years. Through the projects outlined in the bill, we are seeing changes to the transportation system, rails, ports, electrical grid, broadband networks and more.
The supply chain is facing a critical demand at almost every level and one of the main industries facing pressure is mining. The demand for metals and materials across the USA is greater than ever before, the systematic challenges facing US miners and the delays in the supply chain are leading to many delays for our progress in the future. As we continue to meet our goals, it is essential that we are also investing in the future of mining.
Mining is an essential industry moving into the future as a major part of this bill involves EV conversions and a more electrified transportation sector. With so many people now changing over to electric power, we are seeing a great emphasis on a need for the materials iN EV batteries and for the components required in vehicle production like computer pieces, Drivetrain components and more. The USA needs to explore investment strategies into material markets and how they can mitigate strategies to improve supply across the board.
With strengthened connections to worldwide mining systems and improvements to mining sectors across the United states, we will have an improved chance of success in maximizing our environmental efforts and improving supply line shortages. The US needs to be a global leader in minerals mining and for supply chain access. Without a change or investment, we will continue to face challenges with our supply line, with transportation and also face ongoing and rising costs on almost every consumer good. Reliable sources of material and improved sources of mining technology will solve this supply chain crisis.
This post was written by Justin Tidd, Director at Becker Mining Communications! For over 15 years, Becker Communications has been the industry’s leader in radio communication in tunnels and electrical mining communication systems. As they expanded into surface mining, railroads, and tunneling they added wireless communication systems, handheld radios, tagging and tracking systems, as well as gas monitoring.