Critical Minerals Security Program

The Critical Minerals Security Program is a groundbreaking initiative providing leadership as the United States races to build the resilient minerals supply chains needed for national, economic, and energy security.

The United States cannot maintain its position as a national security and energy leader without reducing reliance on foreign adversaries for key critical minerals. This will require a new approach–one that is market-led, environmentally and socially responsible, builds capacity in both production and processing, and works with allies while also forging new geopolitical alliances with resource-rich Global South countries. The Critical Minerals Security Program will build upon CSIS’s longstanding work with policymakers on both sides of the aisle to support market-led efforts to expand production, processing, and recycling capacities to improve domestic and global security. With a new paradigm, the United States can enable its diplomats, policymakers, and private sector actors to develop a secure supply chain and meet the mineral needs of the 21st century.

This program is made possible through general support to CSIS and the CSIS Critical Minerals Security Program.

 

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China Imposes Its Most Stringent Critical Minerals Export Restrictions Yet Amidst Escalating U.S.-China Tech War

On December 3, China announced strict export controls on critical minerals amid a growing tech trade war with the United States, posing significant economic and national security risks given their role in semiconductors and defense technologies.

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Critical Questions by Gracelin Baskaran and Meredith Schwartz — December 4, 2024

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Latin America: The World's Copper Stronghold

Copper is essential for meeting not only clean energy needs, but also the electronics, infrastructure, and technologies that power the modern economy. US-Latin America cooperation is vital given it’s home to the world’s largest copper reserves.

Digital Report by Gracelin Baskaran, Christopher Hernandez-Roy, Henry Ziemer, and Fabio Murgia — November 13, 2024

U.S. Department of Treasury Releases Final Ruling on Section 45X

On October 24, the U.S. Department of Treasury released its final rule on Section 45X Advanced Manufacturing Production Credit. The final rule changes previously controversial guidance, offering mineral producers significant benefits that were previously inaccessible.

Critical Questions by Gracelin Baskaran and Meredith Schwartz — November 6, 2024