CRITICAL MINERAL Definition & Meaning

critical mineral

[krit-i-kuhl min-er-uhl, min-ruhl]

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noun

a mineral or element, such as aluminum, cobalt, lithium, or nickel, that is declared by the U.S. government to be necessary for the production of nationally important technologies and is difficult to source, especially because of its rarity or location.

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51�Թ� History and Origins

Origin of critical mineral¹

First recorded in 2005–10

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After the loss of territory, DR Congo's government turned to the US for help, reportedly offering access to critical minerals in exchange for security guarantees.

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The deal also helps the US government and American companies gain access to critical minerals in the region.

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After the loss of territory, the government in Kinshasa turned to the US for help, reportedly offering access to critical minerals in exchange for security guarantees.

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Following the loss of territory, the government in Kinshasa turned to the US for help, reportedly offering access to critical minerals.

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With that in mind, Canada has chosen to eschew a final communique completely in favour of six of short joint statements on wildfires, critical minerals and other key agenda items.

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