In July 2025, Giant Mining Corp. announced major progress on its Majuba Hill copper-silver-gold project in Nevada, capitalizing on the U.S. government’s push to streamline critical mineral permitting. Following copper’s inclusion under the FAST-41 framework—an initiative designed to accelerate federal reviews for infrastructure and mining projects—the company moved swiftly to advance its environmental assessments and land access procedures. This development comes as the Biden and Trump administrations alike have signaled bipartisan urgency around securing domestic sources of critical minerals to reduce reliance on foreign supply chains, particularly from geopolitical rivals.
The momentum behind Majuba Hill is also supported by the broader application of the Defense Production Act and a newly imposed 50% tariff on imported copper, both of which are intended to make domestic mining more competitive. Giant Mining has reported strong drilling results and is using AI-driven modeling to optimize resource mapping and engineering plans. CEO David Greenway highlighted that these conditions—combined with Nevada’s mining-friendly jurisdiction—present a unique window to fast-track the project from exploration to development. The company is also exploring federal financing tools and public-private partnerships as part of a larger strategy to help re-shore the U.S. copper supply chain.
However, even with federal support, the long-term success of Majuba Hill will hinge on securing a solid social license to operate. As permitting timelines shorten, expectations for meaningful community engagement, tribal consultation, and environmental responsibility only grow stronger. Federal policy may open the door, but local trust will determine whether that door stays open. Companies like Giant Mining must ensure that their development model balances technical speed with social legitimacy—because in the age of stakeholder-driven extractives, fast-tracking permits without durable relationships can invite the very opposition that slows everything down.