Trump Adds Copper, 9 Others to Critical Minerals List
On Thursday, the Trump administration updated the list of critical minerals by adding copper, uranium and other minerals to that designation. That list indicates the minerals that the country regards as essential to national security and the economy. The list of critical minerals guides the way in which permitting decisions and federal investments are made, in addition to influencing the overall strategy of the country regarding minerals. The expansion of this list is driven by the need to boost mining domestically and reduce the country’s dependence on imports, especially from the country’s rival China. This updated list will work as…