Copper and lithium will require the highest number of new mines.
Copper discoveries are becoming increasingly rare and often found deeper underground.
For these economies, mining exports (minerals, ores, and metals) are the primary category of goods sent abroad.
This graphic underscores the scale of the challenge the bloc faces in strengthening its critical mineral supply by 2030.
Copper content in EVs has steadily decreased over the past decade, even as overall copper demand rises due to the increasing adoption of EVs.
China dominates global production with nearly 60% share.
Ten materials, including cobalt, lithium, graphite, and rare earths, are deemed critical by all three.
The U.S. is heavily reliant on imports for many critical minerals. How import-dependent is the U.S. for each one, and on which country?
U.S. mineral production value increased by 4% YoY in 2022 to reach $98.2 billion. Which states contributed the most to domestic mineral production?
Aggregates account for half of the industrial minerals produced in the United States.