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mineral

[min-er-uhl, min-ruhl] / ˈmɪn ər əl, ˈmɪn rəl /






NOUN
nutrient
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NOUN
turquoise
Synonyms


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“Zambia’s election comes at a critical point as global powers compete for a foothold in Africa’s critical mineral supply chains,” Hoosen says in a note.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 14, 2026

His son Ivan said moving ahead with the mine honors agreements made by their forefathers who fought to secure mineral rights here.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 12, 2026

In simple terms, they are enormous mineral deposits moving through space.

From Science Daily Aug. 7, 2026

But they note in some districts the percentage of foreign owners already exceeds the 15 percent limit, particularly in "territories endowed with water and mineral resources, or logistical advantages," such as ports.

From Barron's Aug. 7, 2026

You can bathe in our natural thermal mineral springs, which are known for their therapeutic value in the relief of common ailments such as arthritis, bursitis, rheumatism, and gout.

From "Moon Over Manifest" by Clare Vanderpool

The minerals are used to manufacture powerful magnets used in electric vehicles and wind turbines, but also in drones and fighter jets.

From Barron's Aug. 22, 2026

Bladder stones are formed when minerals in the urine crystallise, turning into solid lumps.

From BBC Aug. 18, 2026

It will also cover conventional and renewable power generation and energy storage, in addition to core infrastructure such as transportation, natural gas, water systems and critical minerals.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 12, 2026

Washington has spent the past decade working to secure choke points of the semiconductor industry: fabrication plants, lithography equipment, advanced packaging, critical minerals and the handful of companies that dominate each.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 9, 2026

Dresden was like the moon now, nothing but minerals.

From "Slaughterhouse-Five" by Kurt Vonnegut




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