#critical-minerals
(17 articles)US Critical Minerals Policy Gap Threatens Supply Chain Resilience
The article highlights a structural vulnerability in US critical minerals supply chain resilience: policymakers have focused heavily on downstream processing and manufacturing capacity, but neglected
Global Tech & Critical Minerals Supply Chain Disruption Risk 2026
A comprehensive synthesis by Boston Consulting Group and Dentons law firm identifies structural vulnerabilities in the global supply chain for technology products and critical minerals, with implicati
Lithium Triangle Supply Concentration Creates Critical Risk
WTW has raised alarm over escalating supply concentration risks in the Lithium Triangle region spanning Argentina, Bolivia, and Chile. This geographic concentration of critical lithium production crea
Trade Policy Overhauls Critical Mineral Supply Chains Globally
Trade policy shifts are fundamentally altering how companies source critical minerals essential for batteries, electronics, and renewable energy infrastructure. This structural change reflects geopoli
Pentagon invests $2B in critical minerals and battery suppliers
The U.S. Department of Defense has committed over $2 billion in conditional loan agreements through its Office of Strategic Capital to three emerging suppliers: Sila Technologies, Sunrise Energy Metal
Critical Minerals Supply Chain: Securing America's Strategic Resources
The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) has released a comprehensive analysis of America's critical minerals commodity supply chain, highlighting structural vulnerabilities in how th
Cuba Cobalt Sanctions Disrupt Global Supply Chains
Western regulatory sanctions targeting Cuban cobalt production represent a significant structural disruption to global critical mineral supply chains. For supply chain professionals managing sourcing
DRC Cobalt Dominance: Middle East Conflict Won't Disrupt Supply
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), which accounts for over 70% of global cobalt production, has issued a statement affirming supply chain continuity despite escalating Middle East geopolitical te
EV Industry Cobalt Supply Risks: What Supply Chain Leaders Need to Know
The global electric vehicle industry confronts a structural vulnerability in its supply chain: cobalt sourcing. As EV production scales globally, demand for cobalt—a critical component in lithium-ion
EV Cobalt Supply Disruptions Expose Critical Industry Vulnerabilities
The electric vehicle industry faces mounting pressure from cobalt supply disruptions that extend far beyond conventional shortage scenarios. Hidden supply chain vulnerabilities—stemming from geopoliti
EV Industry Cobalt Supply Risks Surge: What Supply Chain Pros Need to Know
The electric vehicle industry confronts an acute vulnerability in its cobalt supply chain, with potential disruptions threatening production capacity across global OEMs and Tier-1 suppliers. Cobalt, e
Cobalt Supply Shock Threatens Global EV Battery Production
Recent analysis highlights the fragility of global cobalt supply networks and their critical importance to electric vehicle battery production. Cobalt, a key component in lithium-ion batteries, faces
Greenbushes Lithium Fire: Global Battery Supply Chain at Risk
A fire at the Greenbushes lithium operation in Western Australia represents a significant disruption to global lithium supply, a critical feedstock for battery manufacturing. Greenbushes is one of the
80% of Leaders Brace for Permanent Trade Disruption
A comprehensive DMCC study reveals that 80% of global business leaders anticipate permanent structural disruption to supply chains and international commerce. The convergence of three forces—artificia
Iran Conflict Exposes Lithium Battery Supply Chain Vulnerability
The escalating tensions in Iran have cast a spotlight on the concentrated and brittle nature of the global lithium-ion battery supply chain. This geopolitical flashpoint demonstrates how regional conf
80% of Leaders Expect Permanent Trade Disruption from Tariffs, AI
The DMCC Future of Trade Report reveals a stark reality facing supply chain professionals: 80% of global business leaders now expect permanent disruptions to international commerce. This shift stems f
80% of Leaders Expect Permanent Trade Disruption from Tariffs, AI
A new DMCC Future of Trade Report reveals that 80% of business leaders expect permanent disruption to global commerce driven by three converging forces: tariff volatility, artificial intelligence adop