mineral

Example Sentences

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The move marks an escalation in Beijing’s pressure campaign against Tokyo and could pinch Japan’s economy by squeezing supplies of critical minerals and components used by Japanese factories.

From The Wall Street Journal

The region is rich with resources, from oil to copper, gold, silver, and other rare minerals—assets that have become all the more critical ever since China restricted rare earth exports early last year.

From Barron's

Geological Survey in November added copper to its list of critical minerals deemed vital to national security and the economy.

From The Wall Street Journal

But in recent years, there has been increased interest in Greenland's natural resources, including mining for rare earth minerals, uranium and iron.

From BBC

It's rich in rare earth minerals, which are crucial for the production of smart phones, electric vehicles and military hardware.

From BBC