Facing persistent shortages in domestic supply, the U.S. has been forced to rely on imported materials, leaving clean energy technology production at greater risk of disruption. Keep Reading
The country's window of opportunity to ensure its national, economic and technological security is closing — fast. Keep Reading
The U.S. relies entirely on imports for 17 mineral commodities, 14 of which are identified as critical minerals. Another 14 critical mineral commodities had a net import reliance greater than 50% of apparent consumption. Keep Reading
LREEs are critical to numerous defense and commercial applications, including petroleum refining, glass additives, and magnets used in electric vehicle drivetrain motors and precision-guided munitions. Keep Reading
This kind of scenario will require the involvement of coordinated work groups of highly qualified specialists and scientists in all cycles and stages of production. Keep Reading