Central Asia’s Rare Earths May Fuel Energy Transition

Central Asia’s Rare Earths May Fuel Energy Transition

The COP28 climate summit in Dubai produced an agreement that aims to triple the use of renewable energy, double energy efficiency, and “speed up the transition to a cleaner and healthier economy” by 2030, so the world can meet its Paris Agreement goals to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius. This energy transition cannot … Read more

India Unveils New Critical Minerals Strategy

India Unveils New Critical Minerals Strategy

Advertisement India has unveiled its first comprehensive report on critical minerals, including a list of 30 such minerals. “The effort is India’s roadmap for Atmanirbhar Bharat,” Minister of Coal, Mines and Parliamentary Affairs Pralhad Joshi said while announcing the report. Atmanirbhar Bharat is the Modi government’s push for a “self-reliant India.” This report comes at … Read more

Latin and South America Are a Key to the United States’ Critical Minerals Puzzle 

Latin and South America Are a Key to the United States’ Critical Minerals Puzzle 

Advertisement Europe’s reliance on Russian oil and gas pales in comparison to the United States’ dependence on China for critical minerals. Amid heightened technology competition and a global push toward green energy, China’s dominance of the critical mineral supply chain presents the United States with an unsustainable strategic vulnerability. The United States should cooperate with … Read more