CRITICAL MINERAL Definition & Meaning

critical mineral

[ krit-i-kuhl min-er-uhl, min-ruhl ]

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noun

a mineral or element, such as aluminum, cobalt, lithium, or nickel, that is declared by the U.S. government to be necessary for the production of nationally important technologies and is difficult to source, especially because of its rarity or location.

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Origin of critical mineral¹

First recorded in 2005–10

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Mr Trump has spent time trying to agree a framework deal giving US firms access to Ukrainian critical minerals.

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US President Donald Trump has invoked emergency powers to expand domestic production of critical minerals as he tries to reduce US reliance on imports from countries like China.

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From critical minerals and uranium to lumber and soybeans, he argues that this is the moment to change.

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Experts also say they require larger batteries to power their electric versions, which then further increases the demand for critical minerals, putting even more pressure on the planet.

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And yet despite his history on the issue of climate, Trump has been eager to make a deal with the Ukrainian president on critical minerals.

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