The U.S. government announced a range of new tariff hikes on Chinese goods, which imports were hit the hardest? Read more
The Democratic Republic of Congo accounts for 74% of the world’s cobalt output. Read more
These critical minerals are needed for tech, defense, and industry, yet most of them are mainly imported from outside of the United States. Read more
The U.S. finds itself in a precarious position, depending largely on China and other foreign nations for the critical minerals needed in the new energy era. Read more
This graphic lists all minerals that are deemed critical to both the economic and national security of the United States. Read more
The U.S. is heavily reliant on imports for many critical minerals. How import-dependent is the U.S. for each one, and on which country? Read more
Ten materials, including cobalt, lithium, graphite, and rare earths, are deemed critical by all three. Read more
The U.S. Geological Survey estimates that in 2022, China was the world’s leading producer of 30 out of 50 entries on the U.S. critical minerals list. Read more