The 50 Minerals Critical to U.S. Security

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This graphic lists all minerals that are deemed critical to both the economic and national security of the United States.

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The 50 Minerals Critical to U.S. Security

This graphic lists all minerals that are deemed critical to both the economic and national security of the United States.


First published: March 1, 2022 (link)

Source files included: .ai, .eps, .pdf

Data source: U.S. Department of the Interior, U.S. Geological Survey

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