An Innovation Strategy for Critical Mineral Security

Описание: The United States is reshaping its strategy to secure critical minerals—the essential resources powering everything from electric vehicles to semiconductors and renewable energy. In 2025, the government expanded its Critical Minerals List to 60 materials, focusing on high-risk resources like lithium, rare earth elements, and gallium, which are heavily tied to global supply chain vulnerabilities—especially dependence on China.
To reduce this reliance, the U.S. has launched bold initiatives such as Project Vault, a public-private effort to stockpile key minerals, along with price support mechanisms to strengthen domestic mining and production. At the same time, cutting-edge technologies like Direct Lithium Extraction (DLE) and advanced processing systems are being developed to boost efficiency and competitiveness.
This strategy signals a major geopolitical shift, where control over mineral supply chains is becoming as important as oil once was. The goal: build a resilient, independent supply network that supports the future of the digital economy, clean energy transition, and national security.