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IMT Uncovers 16 Critical Minerals, Boosts U.S. Independence

12/11/2025

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Ionic Mineral Technologies (IMT) has discovered 16 critical minerals in Utah's Silicon Ridge, including lithium, germanium, and rubidium.
The discovery could expand U.S. mineral production and reduce dependence on China, according to IMT CEO Andre Zeitoun.
U.S. President Donald Trump has shown support for the discovery.
A recent investigation accused China of manipulating the critical minerals market and recommended bolstering U.S. mining and establishing a National Center for Rare Earths.

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Ionic Mineral Technologies (IMT) has discovered 16 critical minerals in Utah's Silicon Ridge, including lithium, germanium, and rubidium.
The discovery could expand U.S. mineral production and reduce dependence on China, according to IMT CEO Andre Zeitoun.
U.S. President Donald Trump has shown support for the discovery.
A recent investigation accused China of manipulating the critical minerals market and recommended bolstering U.S. mining and establishing a National Center for Rare Earths.