### Question
Can you define what critical mineral means?


### Answer
**Critical mineral** is defined as the following in *30 U.S.C. § 1607*:

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

#### Citation:
  - *30 U.S.C. § 1607*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 28-MATERIALS AND MINERALS POLICY, RESEARCH, AND DEVELOPMENT**

