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.

LONDON, Sept 9 (Reuters) - Aluminium, steel and copper have all been hit with steep U.S. import tariffs this year, upending physical supply chains and fracturing global pricing. Which metal is next ...

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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 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 ...

Silver production has fallen short of demand for five consecutive years. China controls 70% of global refined silver supply and added it to its rare-earth minerals export controls in January 2026.