minerals

Cultural  

1. In the diet, certain substances necessary for the maintenance of life and good health. Some are essential components of bodily substances, such as the calcium in bones and the iron in hemoglobin, whereas others help regulate the activities of metabolism. (See under “Earth Sciences.”)

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Example Sentences

These fall into major categories so that some critical minerals, metals, energy products, natural resources, food crops, pharmaceuticals, electronics, cars and trucks, and aerospace products will be exempted.

From BBC

Officials have said that in talks with Modi on Saturday, the two leaders are expected to sign a memorandum on critical minerals and discuss efforts to increase trade links.

From Barron's

Several other Section 232 investigations—on semiconductors, pharmaceuticals, critical minerals, commercial aircraft and more—were initiated in 2025, setting the stage for more tariffs in the weeks ahead.

From The Wall Street Journal

The countries' traditionally deep economic ties have frayed in recent years over issues ranging from claims of unfair trade practices to protectionism and the supply of critical minerals.

From Barron's

Indonesia will also facilitate US firms in developing the South East Asian country's rare earths infrastructure, which will help Washington expand its supply of critical minerals.

From BBC