Open dossiers
Evidence brief

USGS Methodology and Technical Input for the 2025 U.S. List of Critical Minerals

Government criticality methodology · Tier A

Government criticality methodologyJan 01, 2025Government criticality methodologyTier A

USGS Methodology and Technical Input for the 2025 U.S. List of Critical Minerals

Source type: Government criticality methodology Tier: A Publication date: 2025

USGS explains that concentrated production and import reliance increase disruption risk and cites recent MOFCOM controls and bans on several mineral commodities.

URLs

  • https://pubs.usgs.gov/of/2025/1047/ofr20251047.pdf