Rebuilding America’s Critical Minerals Base

When the world's at stake, go beyond the headlines. National security. For insiders. By insiders. National security. For insiders. By insiders. Join War on the Rocks and gain access to content trusted by policymakers, military leaders, and strategic thinkers worldwide. Cogs of War Rebuilding America’s Critical Minerals Base Alex Grant, Wes Spurlock, and Jonathan Panter There’s a clear consensus that America hollowed out its critical minerals base. How to rebuild it is less settled. Alex Grant of Magrathea Metals and Wes Spurlock of Principal Mineral join Jonathan to discuss the processing technology, labor force, and how government can catalyze private capital investment in the sector rather than replace it.Image: U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission via Wikimedia Commons. Get the Brief Subscribe to our free Cogs of War newsletter for sharp analysis and grounded insights from technologists, builders, and policymakers.