The spectre of insecure supplies of some mineral raw materials could hinder the development and deployment of new technology. This Commentary discusses and analyses the reasons behind the potential insecurity, how markets are responding, and what roles government should play.
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Eggert, R. G. Issues Sci. Technol. 26, 49–58 (2010).
Committee on Critical Mineral Impacts of the US Economy; Committee on Earth Resources; National Research Council Minerals, Critical Minerals, and the US Economy (The National Academies Press, Washington DC, 2010).
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Eggert, R. Minerals go critical. Nature Chem 3, 688–691 (2011). https://doi.org/10.1038/nchem.1116
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