Anfield Energy welcomes U.S. designation of uranium as critical mineral

Anfield Energy applauds the U.S. Geological Survey’s, USGS, finalization of the 2025 List of Critical Minerals, which reinstates uranium as a critical mineral essential for national security, energy independence, and economic resilience. This landmark decision, announced on November 6, 2025, and aligned with Executive Order 14154, expands the list from 50 to 60 minerals and recognizes uranium’s vital role in powering commercial nuclear reactors, fueling U.S. Navy submarines, and supporting defense applications. As the United States imports over 95% of its uranium-much of it from foreign adversaries-the designation addresses a critical supply chain vulnerability and positions domestic sources like Anfield to lead the nuclear renaissance.