Critical minerals and rare-earth materials are used in technologies including fighter jets, electric vehicles, laptops, and smartphones.
October 20, 2025
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temporal
Broad statement about demand drivers for critical minerals across defense and consumer electronics.
For decades through 2025, China has at times used the tactic of dumping excess critical minerals onto global markets to depress prices and disadvantage mining companies outside China.
October 20, 2025
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temporal
Describes a market strategy affecting global competition in critical-minerals extraction and processing.
In 2025, JPMorgan Chase committed to directly invest up to $10 billion in U.S. companies with ties to national security, focusing on supply chain and advanced manufacturing in critical minerals, pharmaceutical precursors and robotics; defense and aerospace; energy independence including battery storage and grid resilience; and strategic technologies including artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and quantum computing.
October 13, 2025
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investment
Targeted sectors and technologies for direct corporate investment related to national security resilience.
Critical minerals are elements necessary for modern technology and include metals such as lithium and silicon.
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definition
Defines what is meant by 'critical minerals' in technology and industrial contexts.