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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
| Address1 | 211 N Robinson Avenue |
Address2 | Suite N1100 |
| City | Oklahoma City |
State | OK |
Zip Code | 73102 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 401109167-63846
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6. House ID# 568000001
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| TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2025 |
Q1 (1/1 - 3/31) | Q2 (4/1 - 6/30) | Q3 (7/1 - 9/30) | Q4 (10/1 - 12/31) |
9. Check if this filing amends a previously filed version of this report
| 10. Check if this is a Termination Report | Termination Date |
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11. No Lobbying Issue Activity |
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| INCOME relating to lobbying activities for this reporting period was: | EXPENSE relating to lobbying activities for this reporting period were: | ||||||||
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| Provide a good faith estimate, rounded to the nearest $10,000, of all lobbying related income for the client (including all payments to the registrant by any other entity for lobbying activities on behalf of the client). | 14. REPORTING Check box to indicate expense accounting method. See instructions for description of options. | ||||||||
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Method A.
Reporting amounts using LDA definitions only
Method B. Reporting amounts under section 6033(b)(8) of the Internal Revenue Code Method C. Reporting amounts under section 162(e) of the Internal Revenue Code |
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| Signature | Digitally Signed By: Alton Alexander Warthen |
Date | 4/21/2025 11:50:26 AM |
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code ENG
16. Specific lobbying issues
DOE Radioactive Nickel - Approximately 21,700 tons of radiologically contaminated nickel metal is
currently stored across multiple DoE sites; Westwin proposes a no-cost contract with the government to absorb liability for the material, and all decontamination and certification activities to make it available to U.S. markets. Westwin proposes to provide long-term storage solutions for the minimal remaining radioactive residues which DOE will retain, all in exchange for the ownership of the decontaminated nickel scraps. (Note: The DOE is not listed as an option under the agency tab)
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
| First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
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Warthen |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code GOV
16. Specific lobbying issues
Maintain 45X Advanced Manufacturing Tax Credit- It is imperative to incentivize the growth of
domestic critical mineral production, as vital US industries rely on uninterrupted access to these raw materials including stainless steel, aerospace and defense. Maintaining the 45X tax credit enables American industries to compete globally, diminishing the national security risks associated with critical mineral supply chain dependencies on adversarial nations, namely China.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
| First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
Alex |
Warthen |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code TAR
16. Specific lobbying issues
The proposed policies will enhance fair competition by counteracting China's deliberate price
manipulation of nickel, which has been used as a tool to undercut foreign competitors and drive them out of business. By imposing a 60% tariff on critical mineral products, this policy levels the playing field, ensuring that American producers can compete without being undermined by artificially low prices. Fostering a fair market environment not only protects domestic industries but also promotes long-term economic stability and innovation in critical mineral production.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
| First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
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Warthen |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code TRD
16. Specific lobbying issues
Tariff Request - up to 60% global supplemental tariff on all imports of:
o Class 1 Nickel Products (powders, flakes, briquettes, pellets, rounds)
o Nickel Sulfate (Ni sulfate)
o Manganese Sulfate (Mn sulfate)
o Cobalt Sulfate (Co sulfate)
o Cathode Active Material (CAM)
o Precursor Cathode Active Material (pCAM)
Due to limited access to domestic mine reserves for nickel, Westwin recommends maintaining no tariffs on imports
of nickel ores and intermediate products such as Direct Shipped Ore (DSO), Mixed Hydroxide Precipitate (MHP),
High-Grade Nickel Matte (HGNM), Mixed Sulfide Precipitate (MSP), and Nickel Concentrate.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
| First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
Alex |
Warthen |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code MAN
16. Specific lobbying issues
Westwin Elements built and operates Americas first nickel carbonyl refinery to solve the US
critical mineral crisis: a crisis of foreign dependency, human rights violations, and forecasted global deficits. Westwin is expanding its capacity to be Americas first major nickel refinery, aiming to satisfy domestic demand.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
| First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
Alex |
Warthen |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
Information Update Page - Complete ONLY where registration information has changed.
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22. New General description of client’s business or activities
LOBBYIST UPDATE
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ISSUE UPDATE
24. General lobbying issue that no longer pertains
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AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS
25. Add the following affiliated organization(s)
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26. Name of each previously reported organization that is no longer affiliated with the registrant or client
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FOREIGN ENTITIES
27. Add the following foreign entities:
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28. Name of each previously reported foreign entity that no longer owns, or controls, or is affiliated with the registrant, client or affiliated organization
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CONVICTIONS DISCLOSURE
29. Have any of the lobbyists listed on this report been convicted in a Federal or State Court of an offense involving bribery,
extortion, embezzlement, an illegal kickback, tax evasion, fraud, a conflict of interest, making a false statement, perjury, or money laundering?
| Lobbyist Name | Description of Offense(s) |