The U.S. Geological Survey estimates that in 2022, China was the world’s leading producer of 30 out of 50 entries...
In this graphic, our sponsor Sprott examines the growth in demand for battery metals, as well as potential supply constraints.
Ten materials, including cobalt, lithium, graphite, and rare earths, are deemed critical by all three.
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?
Cobalt, an essential component for certain types of EV batteries, has seen a significant shift in its global production landscape.
This graphic lists all minerals that are deemed critical to both the economic and national security of the United States.
Despite being the world's biggest carbon emitter, China is also a key producer of most of the critical minerals for the green revolution.
From iron ore to rare earths, over 3 billion tonnes of metals are mined each year. This chart shows them all on a relative scale.
Rare earth deposits exist all over the planet, but the majority of the world's rare earth metals are produced and refined in China.
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