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The U.S. Geological Survey's list of 60 critical minerals highlights the pivotal role these materials play in technology and ...

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 ...

The Trump administration added 10 new minerals — including metallurgical coal and uranium — to its critical minerals list. The move underscores Trump’s pro-fossil fuel agenda, reviving support for ...

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The U.S. government is undergoing the most significant overhaul of its critical minerals list. The proposal would add six new commodities, seen as vital to national security and economic stability.

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 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 ...

Thermal conductivity in rocks and minerals is a fundamental property that governs the transfer of heat through the Earth’s lithosphere. Its measurement is integral to geophysical surveys, geothermal ...

The long-term supply-demand picture should be favorable for critical minerals and rare-earth elements, which should help boost stock prices of select companies. Mining stocks are particularly risky ...

In a victory for America’s farmers and fertilizer industry, phosphate has been included, along with potash, on a list of 60 minerals deemed as critical to U.S. security. The addition of phosphate on ...