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Nickel and zinc are now deemed critical minerals by the United States.

The top three suppliers last year were Canada (42%), Norway (10%) and Finland (9%) – all deemed “friendly” countries.

This relatively benign supply profile kept nickel off the critical minerals list in the past.

This limited domestic nickel production base was also highlighted in the Biden Administration’s 100-day review of critical supply chains, which recommended the government should invest as a priority in a new nickel refinery.

Read more at: Column: United States adds nickel, zinc to critical minerals list: Andy Home | Reuters