DPA Presidential Determination on Recoverable Critical Minerals and Materials

Current understanding

To be populated as evidence accumulates.

2026-08-06 — DPAS Directive Allocation Order and Additional Requirements for Recoverable Critical Minerals and Materials: cross-connection with dpas-recoverable-critical-minerals-export-allocation: This BIS temporary final rule operationalizes the July 30, 2026 Presidential Determination on Recoverable Critical Minerals and Materials by imposing a DPAS allocation order on black mass and tungsten waste and scrap. (novelty: 3)
2026-08-04 — Presidential Determination Pursuant to Section 101 of the Defense Production Act of 1950, as Amended, on Recoverable Critical Minerals and Materials: Presidential Determination issued under Section 101 of the Defense Production Act of 1950 finding that recoverable critical minerals and materials are essential to the national defense, unlocking DPA Title I authorities (priority-rated contracts, allocations) to support domestic recovery and production. (novelty: 3)