Senator Cynthia Lummis, who represents Wyoming in the U.S. Senate and serves on the Senate Banking Committee, made several statements on social media regarding energy policy and domestic resource development.
On July 30, 2025, Senator Lummis posted: “.@BankingGOP and I are leading the charge. Let’s get it done! https://t.co/hoyTFmRqUG”.
Later that day, she addressed concerns about U.S. reliance on foreign sources for critical minerals, stating: “The reality is stark: China controls roughly 80% of the global rare earth supply chain, and we cannot afford to be energy dependent on our adversaries. The opening of the Ramaco Brook Mine puts America back in the driver’s seat of global energy dominance.
https://t.co/XZwRZU2c0K https://t.co/i6SZsBr4oA” (July 30, 2025).
On July 31, 2025, Senator Lummis promoted Wyoming coal with another post: “She’s reliable
She’s clean
And she is Wyoming Powder River Basin Coal https://t.co/hOZWliWNCR”.
Senator Lummis has been an advocate for strengthening domestic energy production and reducing American dependence on foreign sources for critical materials. The Powder River Basin in Wyoming is one of the largest coal-producing regions in the United States, contributing significantly to national electricity generation.
China’s dominance in rare earth mineral processing has raised concerns among U.S. policymakers about supply chain vulnerabilities and national security implications. The recent opening of mines such as Ramaco Brook is part of broader efforts to bolster domestic supplies of these essential resources.
