WASHINGTON, Sept. 27 -- The Functional Government Initiative has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Interior Geological Survey urging the inclusion of boron in the final List of Critical Minerals. The organization emphasizes that this mineral is vital not only for the U.S. economy but also for national security, particularly in defense manufacturing and advanced technology. FGI, dedicated to fostering public awareness and advocacy regarding governmental decisions, h more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 27 -- Georgia Farm Bureau President Tom McCall submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Interior Geological Survey expressing strong support for the agency's 2025 Draft List of Critical Minerals while urging the inclusion of phosphate in the final version. The organization praised the agency's use of transparent, peer-reviewed methodology but argued that phosphate's exclusion overlooks a vital threat to U.S. food security. The farm bureau stated that pho more ST