Ending America’s critical minerals self-sabotage
Dependence on our greatest geopolitical rival for critical minerals is asking for trouble.
China has us in a mineral choke hold, the U.S. must break it
Of special military concern are supply chain impacts on drones and robotics widely regarded as critical to the future of warfare.
In dealing with China, Trump may have a trick up his sleeve
Washington can now harness its considerable geological assets to the disadvantage of its rival in the Far East.
How NEPA stands in the way of American mineral security
Over-burdensome and impossibly complex regulations like the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) of 1969 are partially responsible for our current security crisis.
Back to the Future? Will America choose minerals dependence or freedom?
A review of the new book "Ground Breaking: America’s New Quest for Mineral Independence," by Ned Mamula and Ann Bridges.
A declaration of mineral independence
An essential first step in making the U.S.A. less dangerously dependent on foreign minerals.
There’s gold in them thar trees!
Researchers have found a way to analyze tree leaves for trace amounts of minerals that may be underneath the tree in the ground below, so as to give a hint of where to mine for valuable resources.
A looming technology-security minerals crisis?
A new book analyzes America's near-total foreign dependency for critical minerals – and offers solutions.