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US adds copper, potash, silicon in crucial minerals listing shake-up

Taanvi Sawhnay by Taanvi Sawhnay
September 10, 2025
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US adds copper, potash, silicon in crucial minerals listing shake-up

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The US authorities has added copper, potash and silicon to its draft listing of crucial minerals, in the most substantial overhaul since the it first published in 2018.

The replace, required for every 3 years below the Energy Act of 2020, follows the 2022 version and now consists of 54 minerals. Six had been proposed for addition – copper, silicon, potash, silver, lead and rhenium – even as two, tellurium and arsenic, were removed.

Copper and silicon were included because of the numerous e economic results that deliver disruptions can cause in subtle forms, Kendra Russell, chief of staff, US Geological Survey (USGS) stated. Lead and rhenium, which just overlooked the 2022 cutoff, were added under the brand new methodology. Potash was also included after updated modelling flagged the risks of potential trade barriers from essential providers, especially Canada. Silver was added to hedge towards a low-probability but high-effect disruption state of affairs in Mexico. Tellurium was dropped because the US has shifted from net importer to exporter following extended domestic manufacturing. Arsenic was eliminated after revised data confirmed Peru, not China, is the main manufacturer, lowering the risk of supply disruption.

Three forms of minerals For the first time, vital minerals are divided into 3 risk categories: high, expanded and moderate. The new methodology also considers the economic fallout of supply shocks and emphasizes “single points of failure,” in which reliance rests on a sole domestic manufacturer. The assessment spans 84 mineral commodities, 402 industries and more than 1200 scenarios, which the USGS says gives a extra realistic and usable framework for policymakers. “Minerals-primarily based industries contributed over $4-trillion to America economy in 2024, and with this methodology we can pinpoint which industries may experience the great impacts of supply disruptions,” USGS performing director Sarah Ryke stated. She mentioned the new approach also help see wherein strategic domestic investments or international trade relationships may also help mitigate risk to individual supply chains.

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Inclusion on the list could make venture eligible for federal funding, subject to a streamlined permitting technique, or more aggressive because of fees placed on imports, according to the USGS.

The final list might be published after a 30-day length of public comment.

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Taanvi Sawhnay

I’m Taanvi Sawhnay, known as Tan, a professional blogger with a deep interest in the global chemical industry. I’ve spent years writing for various platforms, delivering insightful analysis and up-to-date news. At ChemDive, I share my knowledge and passion, making complex industry trends accessible to professionals, academics, and enthusiasts alike. My goal is to engage readers with clear, informative content while keeping them informed about the latest developments in the chemical world.

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