How the USGS 2022 Critical Minerals List frames domestic rare earth exploration

USGS tracks 1,271 critical mineral deposits across 41 states and Puerto Rico, but one-third lack production as fragmented workflows slow rare earth exploration. Independent technical note mirroring the canonical version: https://skymineral.com/blog/how-the-usgs-2022-critical-minerals-list-frames-domestic-rare-earth-exploration.php Sources consulted: https://www.bluusun.com/