How America Strikes Back Against China's Critical Minerals Empire
Critical minerals are the strategic resource in today's version of the Cold War. These raw materials, which require sophisticated and complex techniques to extract and process, will largely dictate U.S. success or failure in that geopolitical contest. Their applications span the aerospace, defense, electronics, energy, medical, and transportation sectors.
TL;DR
- Critical minerals are strategic resources in the current geopolitical climate.
- The United States is investing in its critical minerals sector to improve its standing.
- The Department of Energy announced $75 million in funding for critical minerals recovery from coal sources.
- This funding will support five pilot-scale projects to produce market-ready critical minerals.
- The initiative aligns with President Trump's executive order on energy.