USGS Adds Copper to Critical Minerals List for 2025

Post Views: 239 USGS Critical Minerals list Copper Copper Gains “Critical Mineral” Status Amid U.S. Supply Chain Concerns The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) has officially added copper to its 2025 List of Critical Minerals, marking a pivotal recognition of the metal’s strategic importance. The revised list now includes 60 minerals, with copper among 10 new additions driven by supply chain vulnerabilities and economic importance. The Critical Minerals List, first created in 2018, identifies materials vital to U.S. national security and industrial resilience. The 2025 update reflects data from mu...