As global competition intensifies for critical minerals essential to advanced technologies, the United States has embarked on an ambitious strategy of international partnerships designed to secure reliable access to these strategic resources. Through bilateral...
The Department of Interior’s release of the final 2025 Critical Minerals List represents the most comprehensive, science-based assessment of materials essential to American economic and national security. This updated inventory identifies 60 strategic minerals...
Why copper was added to the 2025 Critical Minerals List and what it means for American infrastructure, EVs, and renewable energy.
Comprehensive analysis of 2025 US energy legislation, from critical minerals bills to executive orders driving American energy independence.
Explore the 2025 Draft Critical Minerals List updates, including copper and silicon additions, and their impact on American energy security and independence.
How Oklahoma’s Critical Minerals Hub Supports National Security In an era of geopolitical tensions and supply chain vulnerabilities, American Li-ion is pivotal in strengthening Oklahoma minerals national security by advancing domestic critical mineral production. As...
Oklahoma’s Role in Building a Domestic Lithium Supply Chain As electric vehicle (EV) adoption surges past 10 million units in the U.S., American Li-ion is leading the charge in building a robust Oklahoma lithium supply chain to power a sustainable future. With global...
Explore challenges and opportunities in critical minerals extraction US, including permitting, environmental concerns, tech innovations, and policy support for sustainable mining of lithium, cobalt, nickel.
In an era of energy transition, battery recycling imported minerals plays a pivotal role in bolstering US self-sufficiency. With rising demand for lithium, cobalt, and nickel in batteries, recycling mitigates import risks, enhances security, and promotes...
America is entering a new energy era—one driven by electric vehicles (EVs), grid-scale battery storage, and advanced electronics. But with this progress comes a critical question: what happens to the batteries when they reach the end of their life? Without a national...