Final 2025 List of Critical Minerals published in the Federal Register (includes multiple rare earth elements)

The U.S. Department of the Interior (USGS) published the Final 2025 List of Critical Minerals in the Federal Register. The final list includes numerous rare earth elements, reinforcing their designation as critical minerals for U.S. policy and programs that reference the list (e.g., supply-chain resilience initiatives, funding prioritization, and permitting focus). The notice describes the methodology and indicates the list will be updated not less than biannually, which is important for compliance and strategic sourcing teams tracking changes in U.S. critical mineral classifications affecting REE-related projects and reporting.