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<p>In 2022 the British Geological Survey (BGS) carried out its first criticality assessment
and, according to economic vulnerability and supply risk, defined a cohort of minerals
with high criticality for the UK: <a href="https://www.bgs.ac.uk/download/uk-criticality-assessment-of-technology-critical-minerals-and-metals/"
target="_blank">https://www.bgs.ac.uk/download/uk-criticality-assessment-of-technology-critical-minerals-and-metals/</a>.
The Critical Minerals Intelligence Centre (CMIC) – led by the BGS – will evaluate
the criticality of minerals on a regular basis, with the next assessment scheduled
later this year.</p><p> </p><p>In addition, the industry-led Task and Finish Group
on Critical Mineral Resilience, announced as part of the Critical Minerals Strategy
Refresh on 23<sup>rd</sup> March, is investigating critical mineral dependencies,
vulnerabilities, and opportunities across UK industry sectors, including manufacturers
for clean energy technologies.</p>
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