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Mining ranked: The critical minerals lost to U.S. mining waste, by tonnage
Elizabeth Holley, associate professor of mining engineering, authored an article in Science examining critical minerals found in U.S. mine waste. Visual Capitalist uses Holley's data to create a visual representation of her study's findings.
February 12, 2026
This mineral makes your life run – and now it’s a trade issue
Rod Eggert, research professor of economics and business and deputy director of the Critical Minerals Innovation Hub, says much of United States' manufacturing base - autos, aircraft, appliance - would be crippled without access to neodymium.
February 11, 2026
How to supercharge the US military’s arsenal
Morgan Bazilian, director of the Payne Institute for Public Policy, co-authored this article which says that more capital-sensitive procurement policies and deeper AI integration will allow the defense industrial base to make a comeback.
February 11, 2026