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Critical Minerals and the Future of the U.S. Economy
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Safeguarding the minerals supply chains for advanced technologies in strategic industries is an economic and national security imperative. Yet significant vulnerabilities continue to exist in the supply chain, despite the ongoing efforts by government and businesses to address them. Policymakers now face the immense task of fortifying supplies of everything from lithium and graphite for advanced battery chemistries to tungsten and rare earth elements for the next generation of warfighting technologies. The United States will need to strengthen both its mission clarity and its execution with a comprehensive strategy focused on domestic resource development, advanced processing and recycling technologies, international partnerships, and sustainable practices.
This edited volume brings together the analysis and policy recommendations of 15 experts, led by editors Dr. Gracelin Baskaran and Dr. Duncan Wood, to bolster U.S. competitiveness and leadership in these areas. It is intended to be a resource for policymakers in the new U.S. administration and Congress. The volume shows that resilient mineral chains have never been more important for U.S. security than at this critical juncture.
Table of Contents
Gracelin Baskaran, Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), USA
SECTION 1: Crucial Industries Rely on Critical Minerals to Remain Competitive
Chapter 2. Powering Technology: Critical Minerals for the Semiconductor Industry
Gracelin Baskaran, Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), USA and Meredith Schwartz, Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), USA
Chapter 3. Securing the Nation: Mineral Needs for the Defense Industrial Base
Matthew D. Zolnowski, Greyfriars LLC, USA
Chapter 4. Driving Innovation: Critical Minerals and the Automotive Industry
Duncan Wood, Pacific Council of International Policy, USA and Alexandra Helfgott, Yale Jackson School of Global Affairs, USA
Chapter 5. Fueling the Transition: The Role of Critical Minerals in Renewable Energy
Joseph Majkut, Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), USA
SECTION 2: Progress Under the Biden Administration: Important but Incomplete
Chapter 6. An Evaluation of the Inflation Reduction Act
Gracelin Baskaran, Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), USA and Meredith Schwartz, Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), USA
Chapter 7. An Evaluation of the CHIPS and Science Act
Kellee Wicker, Wilson Center, USA
Chapter 8. An Evaluation of the Defense Production Act
Chris Michienzi, MMR Defense Solutions LLC, USA
Chapter 9. An Evaluation of the Minerals Security Partnership
Jane Nanako, Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), USA
SECTION 3: Addressing Challenges and Outstanding Questions in the Critical Minerals Industry
Chapter 10. Modernizing Mine Permitting in the United States
Morgan Bazilian, Payne Institute, USA, and Gregory Wischer, Dei Gratia Minerals, USA
Chapter 11. Closing the Midstream Gap in U.S. Critical Minerals Supply Chains
Adam Johnson, Principal Mineral, USA
Chapter 12. A Strategy for Minerals Diplomacy in Emerging Markets
Gracelin Baskaran, Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), USA
Chapter 13. Mining the Deep Sea: A New Minerals Frontier
Seaver Wang, Breakthrough Institute, USA
Chapter 14. Pursuing Responsible Mining for a Brighter Future
Rohitesh Dhawan, International Council on Mining and Metals, UK
Chapter 15. A Comprehensive U.S. Critical Minerals Plan
Frank Fannon, Fannon Global Advisors, US
Chapter 16. Conclusion
Gracelin Baskaran, Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), USA and Duncan Wood, Pacific Council of International Policy, USA
About the Editors
About the Contributors
Endnotes
Product details
| Published | Sep 18 2025 |
|---|---|
| Format | Ebook (PDF) |
| Edition | 1st |
| Extent | 168 |
| ISBN | 9798765198384 |
| Imprint | Bloomsbury Academic |
| Series | CSIS Reports |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
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