"Unlocking domestic energy infrastructure and mineral extraction potential while adhering to high environmental standards is essential to reducing dependence on foreign supply chains." The results of the 2024 US presidential election present a unique opportunity for the new administration to address foreign dominance in #criticalminerals and secure battery supply chains by harnessing its abundant natural resources. "A robust battery manufacturing ecosystem is essential to maintaining both military and commercial advantages" writes Robbie Diamond. "Winning the battery competition with China will reduce reliance on Chinese minerals and position the United States as a leader in the global #energytransition." Read the full Washington Examiner article here: https://lnkd.in/esW6nCd2 #Jervois #Cobalt #NationalSecurity #JervoisGlobal
"The United States cannot afford to hope that Beijing will refrain from weaponizing its control over critical minerals. We live in an era where the 'national security' label is slapped on to policies of every variety, but it would be a grave error to underestimate the importance of mineral policy." Read the oped by Robbie Diamond and Morgan Ortagus of POLARIS National Security in the Washington Examiner on the opportunity for the new administration to secure mineral supply chains for our energy and national security needs. https://lnkd.in/esW6nCd2