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Critical Minerals · United StatesThe US Geological Survey released the final 2025 List of Critical Minerals, expanding the roster to 60 minerals deemed essential to national security and the economy, adding 10 new entries including copper, silver, uranium, metallurgical coal, and phosphate to the 50 from 2022.See the Story
US Expands Critical Minerals List to 60 Strategic Resources
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Business · CanadaGlencore is planning to close its Horne smelter, Canada's largest copper metal-producing operation, due to environmental issues and the millions of dollars needed to upgrade the facility, two sources with knowledge of the matter said.See the Story
Glencore to close Canada's largest copper operations over costs - Reuters
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Europe · SerbiaAnglo-Australian mining giant Rio Tinto has postponed development of its multi-billion dollar Jadar lithium project in western Serbia, after years of delays and public opposition.See the Story
Rio Tinto Postpones Serbia Lithium Project Amid Permitting Delays
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