Finalized USGS Critical Minerals List Another Corporate Giveaway

An outdoor, open pit mine

Earthjustice Action slams flawed addition of new minerals that will open more projects to expedited permitting and new taxpayer funds.  WASHINGTON, DC—Today, the U.S. Geologic Survey published an updated List of Critical Minerals set to be finalized tomorrow. The finalized list includes the additions of metallurgical coal, uranium, copper, silver, lead, and potash. Projects for USGS-designated critical minerals get access to the expedited FAST-41 permitting process and…

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