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James Kennedy

President, ThREE Consulting

James Kennedy is president of ThREE Consulting, Thorium & Rare Earth Elements, Mining Minerals and Metals (ThREEM3). He is also a consultant to the U.S. government, financial, mining and energy industry on strategic issues related to rare earths and thorium within the U.S. regulatory environment.
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On Rare Earths, the Pentagon Is Making the Same Mistake Twice

Its investment in a California mining venture is pretty much exactly the wrong approach to securing access to vital materials.

  • James Kennedy
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China Is Beating the US in the Rare-Earths Game

It’s time for the administration to use its powers to preserve America’s access to vital defense materials.

  • James Kennedy
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Here’s a Way Out of Our Rare-Earths Mess

China controls substances so valuable that the Pentagon dares not act. It’s up to the Senate now.

  • James Kennedy