### Question
How is the term critical mineral defined?


### Answer
The term **critical mineral** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 18771* as the following:

> given the term in section 1606(a) of title 30.

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 18771*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 162-ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE > SUBCHAPTER IV-ENERGY INFORMATION ADMINISTRATION**

