Reference library

Government and informational resources for critical minerals

This page gathers selected public resources related to critical minerals, strategic materials, supply-chain resilience, technical definitions, and U.S. government program context relevant to the broader critical minerals ecosystem.

Federal resources

These links are provided as informational resources for visitors seeking additional context on government programs, mineral classifications, and federal supply-chain initiatives relevant to critical and strategic minerals.

Export credit

Export-Import Bank of the United States

EXIM provides dedicated support for critical minerals transactions and broader supply-chain resiliency initiatives connected to strategic mineral development and processing.

View EXIM critical minerals support
Program context

U.S. Department of Energy

DOE maintains program information explaining critical minerals and materials, including their role in domestic energy systems, advanced manufacturing, and strategic supply chains.

View DOE critical minerals and materials overview
Federal list

U.S. Geological Survey

USGS publishes and updates the federal critical minerals list, providing a baseline reference for minerals considered important to the U.S. economy and national security.

View the USGS critical minerals list
Supply chains

DOE / NETL Critical Minerals and Materials

NETL’s program materials provide background on the effort to rebuild U.S. leadership in extraction, processing, and demonstration-scale production of critical minerals and materials.

View NETL critical minerals and materials program history