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flag The U.S. added silver to its 2025 list of critical minerals due to its vital role in clean energy, defense, and electronics.

flag The U.S. has added silver to its 2025 list of critical minerals, recognizing its strategic importance for national security, clean energy, and defense technologies. flag The move, finalized by the U.S. Geological Survey, marks the first time silver is formally designated as critical, highlighting its essential role in electronics, solar panels, and electric vehicles. flag The U.S. imported 64% of its silver in 2024, fueling efforts to strengthen domestic supply chains through faster permitting, subsidies, and stockpiling. flag The designation is expected to boost investment in U.S. mining projects, including Apollo Silver Corp.’s Calico Project, which holds 125 million ounces of silver in measured and indicated resources. flag The expanded list now includes 60 minerals, reflecting broader federal efforts to reduce reliance on foreign sources and enhance industrial resilience amid global supply risks.

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