To strengthen the national security supply chain, the U.S. government has revamped a proposed critical mineral list with six new additions that have implications for key industries. The U.S.

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 ...