DPAS Directive Allocation Order and Additional Requirements for Recoverable Critical Minerals and Materials
What happened
The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) issued a temporary final rule, signed by Donald Trump, that as of August 27, 2026, U.S. persons selling black mass and tungsten waste and scrap must allocate 100 percent of monthly sales to U.S. persons. This rule is effective through August 27, 2027, and was taken under the Defense Production Act of 1950, following a Presidential Determination on Recoverable Critical Minerals and Materials dated July 30, 2026.
Why it matters
This action aims to ensure a stable domestic supply of critical minerals and materials, which the President deemed essential for national defense. It restricts exports of specific materials to prevent scarcity and bolster the country's security interests.
Who it affects
- ›U.S. persons selling black mass
- ›U.S. persons selling tungsten waste and scrap
- ›Department of Commerce
- ›Bureau of Industry and Security
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