#critical-minerals
(13 articles)US Designates Helium as Critical Mineral: What It Means
The US Department of Energy officially designated helium as a critical mineral on October 23, recognizing its strategic importance to semiconductor manufacturing and advanced technologies. This revers
DHL commits 300M to Africa expansion amid supply chain reshoring
DHL Express announced a 300 million euro investment across Africa through 2030, signaling major confidence in the continent as a strategic supply chain hub. The logistics leader argues that UK busines
Cobalt Supply Disruption Could Cost China $61B in 2027
A new study indicates that severe cobalt supply disruptions could impose a $61.4 billion economic cost on China by 2027, highlighting a significant vulnerability in the country's battery supply chain
EU's Industrial Accelerator Act sparks investment screening battle
The European Commission's Industrial Accelerator Act (IAA) represents a major shift in EU economic policy by introducing new foreign investment screening alongside existing regulations for batteries,
UK Supply Chains Face Critical Mineral Stockpiling Impact
Stockpiling of critical minerals is creating meaningful disruptions across UK supply chains. The practice, driven by supply security concerns, raises inventory costs and complicates procurement planni
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