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The official BlueSky account for the U.S. Department of the Interior.

Stewarding Conservation and Powering our Future.
We are building a stronger, more secure future—one mineral at a time!

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About the 2025 List of Critical Minerals
This page contains information about the 2025 List of Critical Minerals, including Frequently Asked Questions, related publications and more.
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November 6, 2025 at 5:04 PM
The 2025 List represents the most comprehensive, science-based assessment to date of the minerals our nation depends on.

These resources support industries worth TRILLIONS of dollars, and reducing import reliance is critical to U.S. economic and technological leadership.
November 6, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Meanwhile, the U.S. Geological Survey is mapping new domestic deposits and advancing mineral science to better understand where and how we can responsibly mine these resources here at home.

This is how we build a resilient, secure and innovative America. 🇺🇸
November 6, 2025 at 5:04 PM
In 2024, the U.S. imported 80% of the rare earth elements we used. That's a risk we can't afford.

We are investing in domestic production AND securing access through trusted global partnerships!
November 6, 2025 at 5:04 PM
The 2025 List adds 10 NEW minerals:

• Copper
• Uranium
• Silver
• Boron
• Potash
• Phosphate
• Lead
• Rhenium
• Silicon
• Metallurgical coal

These additions reflect updated science, public input and interagency collaboration.
November 6, 2025 at 5:04 PM
These minerals power everything from:

⚡ Energy grids
🛰️ Defense systems
📱 Smartphones
💻 Advanced tech

And they’re critical to keeping America strong, secure and competitive!
November 6, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Under President Trump's leadership, we are restoring American mineral independence.

The 2025 List is a bold, data-driven roadmap to reduce dependence on foreign adversaries and unleash U.S. innovation!
November 6, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Like millions of Americans, we’re ready for this shutdown to end.

It’s time for Congressional Democrats to stop the damage and let our public servants get back to work, before more families, businesses, and communities are left behind!
October 29, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Unlike Congressional Democrats, the Trump administration stands with small business owners and local communities. The Department of the Interior is doing everything we can to keep parks safe, clean, and open, but Congressional Democrats need to act NOW.
October 29, 2025 at 1:13 PM
When the gates close, these towns lose income, jobs and stability.

Congressional Democrats aren't just playing politics, they're playing with the livelihoods of hardworking Americans.
October 29, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Just last year, national park visitors contributed $56 billion to the U.S. economy.

This shutdown doesn't only pause tourism. It also threatens jobs, small businesses and tax revenue that gateway communities rely on for essential services.
October 29, 2025 at 1:13 PM
States like California, Utah, Arizona and Wyoming—home to Yosemite, Zion, Grand Canyon and Yellowstone—are hit the hardest.

These parks are economic engines for their regions. When they shut down, entire communities suffer.
October 29, 2025 at 1:13 PM
When parks close, the fallout is immediate: visitors are turned away, hotels sit empty and local businesses lose millions—every single day.
October 29, 2025 at 1:13 PM
176 years old. How about you?
October 24, 2025 at 6:02 PM