A critical minerals perspective on the emergence of geopolitical trade blocs

V Vivoda, R Matthews, N McGregor - Resources Policy, 2024 - Elsevier
In an era when critical minerals have become the cornerstone of technological advancement
and economic security, the evolution of geopolitical trading blocs signifies a transformative …

[HTML][HTML] Strontium minerals as critical raw materials—Market dynamics, processing techniques, and future challenges

D Mesa, V Gowda, F Ortega, K Bhadani… - Minerals …, 2025 - Elsevier
Abstract In 2020, the European Union officially designated strontium as a Critical Raw
Material (CRM) due to its diverse applications and limited global producers, with Spain as …

[HTML][HTML] Review on Gallium in Coal and Coal Waste Materials: Exploring Strategies for Hydrometallurgical Metal Recovery

E Rudnik - Molecules, 2024 - mdpi.com
Gallium, a critical and strategic material for advanced technologies, is anomalously enriched
in certain coal deposits and coal by-products. Recovering gallium from solid residues …

What is Behind a Critical Raw Material List? a Review of Best Practice in Criticality Assessments

P Josso - 85th EAGE Annual Conference & Exhibition (including …, 2024 - earthdoc.org
As the World aims to transition away from hydrocarbons, the decarbonisation efforts are
shinning a blinding light on the vulnerability of the energy transition for its reliance on an …