Interior Department Releases Draft Critical Minerals List, Expands Outdoor Access, and Presses for Resolution Copper Mine Approval

Interior Department Releases Draft Critical Minerals List, Expands Outdoor Access, and Presses for Resolution Copper Mine Approval

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of the Interior announced several key updates last week, including the release of the draft 2025 List of Critical Minerals, expanded access to federal lands for hunting and fishing, and renewed calls to advance the stalled Resolution Copper project in Arizona. The developments underscore the administration’s focus on securing mineral supply chains, promoting outdoor recreation, and bolstering U.S. economic …

U.S. Geological Survey Adds Copper, Potash and Silicon to Critical Minerals Report – The Presidential Prayer Team

The updates are the most significant since the list was first mandated in 2018. The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) released the draft of its critical minerals report. The…