Geological Surveys unite to improve critical mineral security
February 5, 2021
The global economy is unprepared to meet the exploding demand for critical minerals. These materials, many of which were of little economic interest until recently, are required to fuel a proliferation of technologies and industries that have become vital for social and economic well-being the world over. But supplies of critical minerals are at risk because of their natural scarcity and because of geopolitical issues and trade policies that complicate their distribution, among other factors.
Citation Information
| Publication Year | 2021 |
|---|---|
| Title | Geological Surveys unite to improve critical mineral security |
| DOI | 10.1029/2021EO154252 |
| Authors | Poul Emsbo, Christopher Lawley, Karol Czarnota |
| Publication Type | Article |
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Series Title | Eos Science News |
| Index ID | 70226887 |
| Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |
| USGS Organization | Central Mineral and Environmental Resources Science Center; Geology, Geophysics, and Geochemistry Science Center |