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US reliant on imports for 29 of its 50 critical metals: USGS

In 2022, the US deemed 50 minerals critical to the nation’s future and security

The USGS noted that the country was 100% reliant on imports for 12 of the listed metals. Photo: Vera Aksionava

The USGS noted that the country was 100% reliant on imports for 12 of the listed metals. Photo: Vera Aksionava

The latest report from the USGS outlines the total production value of the domestic mining industry, which generated $105B in 2023. However, the annual mineral bible painted a stark picture of the nation's...

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