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Utah aims to capture 20%-25% of the U.S. critical minerals demand by creating zones and establishing a collaborative lab for extraction and processing. The legislature has passed a bill to advance mining and is seeking federal funding for the proposed MINES Center.

The state has identified hosting 50 of 60 critical minerals, making it the most diverse mineral estate. A new Critical Minerals Council must present plans by October 1. Recent discoveries in Utah County may yield vital resources for advanced technologies. Funding from the state is set at $1 million annually for the next decade, with hopes to leverage federal funds.