Critical Minerals
RFF’s work on critical minerals focuses on addressing near-term supply bottlenecks, strengthening US mineral security, and building a transparent and sustainable market for critical minerals to support the deployment of technologies needed for EV batteries.
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Industry and Fuels
Solutions to decarbonize industry and transition away from fossil fuels
The Critical Minerals Research Lab
An interdisciplinary hub to help PhD students develop, improve, and disseminate policy-relevant research on critical minerals for the clean energy transition.
Transportation
Understanding the costs, benefits, and consequences of transportation policies
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On the Issues — Jul 5, 2024
On the Issues: Critical Minerals in Policy, Projecting US Emissions, and More
A biweekly newsletter connecting global current events, pressing climate and energy policy news, and economics research from RFF scholars. This week: critical minerals in policy, projecting US emissions, and more.
Common Resources — Jun 12, 2024
A New Interdisciplinary Critical Minerals Research Lab for PhD Students
Announcement of new Critical Minerals Research Lab: application submissions are welcome from PhD students who are conducting interdisciplinary, policy-relevant research on critical minerals for the clean energy transition.
Press Release — Jun 12, 2024
RFF Launches Lab to Support New Critical Mineral Scholars
Resources for the Future is pleased to announce the launch of the Critical Minerals Research Lab, a virtual hub to help PhD students develop, improve, and disseminate policy-relevant research on critical minerals.
Environmental Justice Series — Jun 6, 2024
Critical Minerals, Critical Stakeholders: Engaging Local Communities in Mineral Resource Collaboration
A webinar featuring industry experts exploring the impacts of mineral extraction efforts on local communities.
Environmental Justice Series — Jun 6, 2024
Critical Minerals, Critical Stakeholders: Engaging Local Communities in Mineral Resource Collaboration
A webinar featuring industry experts exploring the impacts of mineral extraction efforts on local communities.
RFF Live — Mar 12, 2024
Digging Deep: Critical Minerals, Electric Vehicles, and the Role of Innovation
An RFF Live event exploring critical mineral markets, increased electric vehicle demand, and technological innovation
On the Issues — Jul 5, 2024
On the Issues: Critical Minerals in Policy, Projecting US Emissions, and More
A biweekly newsletter connecting global current events, pressing climate and energy policy news, and economics research from RFF scholars. This week: critical minerals in policy, projecting US emissions, and more.
Common Resources — Jun 12, 2024
A New Interdisciplinary Critical Minerals Research Lab for PhD Students
Announcement of new Critical Minerals Research Lab: application submissions are welcome from PhD students who are conducting interdisciplinary, policy-relevant research on critical minerals for the clean energy transition.
On the Issues — Mar 8, 2024
On the Issues: Geopolitics of Critical Minerals, Wildfire Risk to Private Property
A biweekly newsletter connecting global current events, pressing climate and energy policy news, and economics research from RFF scholars. This week: geopolitics of critical minerals, wildfire risk to private property, and more.
Common Resources — Mar 7, 2024
Critical Minerals for Electric Vehicles: What You Need to Know
A primer on the importance of critical minerals for electric vehicles and concerns about their availability and cost.
Press Release — Jun 12, 2024
RFF Launches Lab to Support New Critical Mineral Scholars
Resources for the Future is pleased to announce the launch of the Critical Minerals Research Lab, a virtual hub to help PhD students develop, improve, and disseminate policy-relevant research on critical minerals.
Press Release — Dec 12, 2023
Reliability of the Critical Minerals Supply Chain is Dependent on International Cooperation
A new report lays out the challenges and policy options associated with sourcing and processing these critical minerals.
