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US Expands Critical Minerals List to 60, Redefining Geopolitics

12/30/2025

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The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) expanded its critical minerals list to 60.
The expansion includes copper, nickel, and rare earth elements essential for technology and defense.
The United States is pursuing international partnerships and investments in mining projects to reduce dependence on China for these resources.
This focus is reshaping geopolitics and supply chains in the 21st century.

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The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) expanded its critical minerals list to 60.
The expansion includes copper, nickel, and rare earth elements essential for technology and defense.
The United States is pursuing international partnerships and investments in mining projects to reduce dependence on China for these resources.
This focus is reshaping geopolitics and supply chains in the 21st century.