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The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) has finalized its List of Critical Minerals for 2025, updating its 2022 list. The list of 60 minerals features 10 new minerals, including copper for the first time.

The Trump administration has released a final list of critical minerals that responds to the president's push to boost the coal, nuclear and copper sectors ...

The Interior Department on Thursday announced an updated critical minerals list that includes metallurgical coal and both phosphate and potash, two key ingredients for common fertilizers. The final ...

New Zealand has published its national minerals strategy and critical minerals list, revealing an aim to double minerals exports to NZ$3bn over the next decade. The list includes 37 commodities deemed ...

Energy and Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson announced an expansion of Canada's critical minerals list on Monday, adding high-purity iron, phosphorus, and silicon metal to the existing 31 ...

The Trump administration added 10 minerals to a list it deems essential for the US economy and national security.