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Critical Minerals and the U.S. Clean Energy Transition

Critical Minerals and the U.S. Clean Energy Transition

Full Title: Issue Brief Critical Minerals and the U.S. Clean Energy Transition
Author(s): Nicole Pouy
Publisher(s): EESI
Publication Date: July 14, 2025
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Description (excerpt):

Critical minerals are key components in a range of products and equipment, from consumer electronics and military technology to solar panels and electric vehicle batteries. Their unique chemical properties make them particularly suitable for energy technologies and irreplaceable for certain purposes. Pursuant to the Energy Act of 2020, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) publishes a revised list of critical minerals every three years.

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