5E Advanced Metals welcomes U.S. designation of boron as critical mineral

5E Advanced Materials announced that the United States Department of the Interior has released the Final 2025 List of Critical Minerals, formally adding boron as a critical mineral vital to the U.S. economy and national security. The U.S. Geological Survey compiled the list, which will appear in the Federal Register on November 7, 2025, identifies 60 minerals deemed essential to national security, economic growth, and supply chain stability. Boron’s addition highlights its prominent role in energy technologies, advanced materials, defense systems, and critical infrastructure. “The designation of boron on the U.S. Critical Minerals List marks a pivotal milestone for 5E and the nation’s supply chain,” said Paul Weibel, CEO “Our Fort Cady project is uniquely positioned to advance domestic production of boron, an essential input to energy technologies, defense, and high-performance manufacturing. This recognition validates the strategic importance of boron and reinforces our objective to establish 5E as a trusted U.S. supplier to rapidly expanding high-growth markets.”