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US designates metcoal as critical material

Critical material, not mineral

Isabeau van Halm
US President Trump signs executive actions to support the coal industry on April 8, 2025

US President Trump signs executive actions to support the coal industry on April 8, 2025 | Credits: Official White House Photo

The US Department of Energy (DOE) included metallurgical coal, used for steelmaking, on its Critical Materials List. "Meeting the policy goal of US steel dominance will require dramatic increases in...

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