Mississippi looks to capitalize on new critical minerals industry

Mississippi looks to capitalize on new critical minerals industry - Mississippi Monitor

By: Frank Corder, Magnolia Tribune   (Photo from 2026 Mississippi Natural Resources Summit: Critical Minerals in the State report)   Governor Tate Reeves (R) announced Wednesday that his office, along with the Mississippi Development Authority, was releasing a strategy to build out a new critical minerals industry in Mississippi. “It aligns with President Donald J. Trump’s Energy Dominance agenda, and it will help strengthen America’s economy, e…

Mississippi outlines plan to access critical minerals for future economic development

Mississippi could become a leader in producing raw materials and elements essential to the economy and national security, a new report finds. The Mississippi Development Authority released Wednesday a 39-page report called the “2026 Mississippi Natural Resources Summit: Critical Minerals in the State,” which includes a strategy to position the Magnolia State as a domestic producer of critical minerals. The report serves as the official record of…

Mississippi looks to capitalize on new critical minerals industry

“It aligns with President Donald J. Trump’s Energy Dominance agenda, and it will help strengthen America’s economy, energy independence, and national security,” Governor Reeves said of a new report outlining opportunities for Mississippi in the critical minerals industry.