Critical Minerals- Basic Facts for Utah (PI-109)

By: Stephanie Mills and Andrew Rupke

Our country, along with the rest of the world, relies on high-tech devices that require a vast and diverse array of raw materials, many of which are termed “critical minerals.” This term refers to mineral commodities that are important for the country’s economic stability and national security, and these commodities are deemed “critical” because the United States produces very little domestically and imports them from foreign sources. This publication outlines why critical minerals are important, which minerals are mined or processed in Utah, and where and how they are acquired.

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Published: 2026
Pages: 4
Location: Utah
Media Type: Paper Publication