Any mineral can be ‘Critical’

'Minerals that are unavailable when we need them, should be considered critical.' -NATIONAL MINING ASSOCIATION

The following was adapted by the author, Utah Mining Association President Brian Somers, from testimony he gave to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources of the U.S. House of Representatives in September.

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