Introduction
Figure 1—The Role of Nonfuel Minerals in the U.S. Economy
Significant Events, Trends, and Issues
Figure 2—2021 U.S. Net Import Reliance
Figure 3—Major Import Sources of Nonfuel Mineral Commodities in 2021
Table 1—U.S. Mineral Industry Trends
Table 2—U.S. Mineral-Related Economic Trends
Table 3—Value of Nonfuel Mineral Production in the United States in 2021
Figures 4–8—Value of Nonfuel Minerals Produced in 2021
United States Critical Minerals Update
Table 4—Salient Critical Minerals Statistics in 2021
Figure 9—20-Year Trend of U.S. Net Import Reliance for Critical Minerals
Appendix A—Abbreviations and Units of Measure
Appendix B—Definitions of Selected Terms Used in This Report
Appendix C—Reserves and Resources
Appendix D—Country Specialists Directory