Critical minerals are essential to modern technology, defence systems, renewable energy, and countless industries worldwide.
Explore: Select a category below to discover how critical minerals power advanced systems across different industries.
F-35 Lightning II
5th-generation stealth multirole fighter featuring TR-3 upgrade and Block 4 modernization. With nearly 300 new units ordered for delivery starting in 2026, critical minerals power every advanced component.
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All Components
Cockpit Displays
IndiumRare Earth PhosphorsLithium
Radar Systems
Gallium ArsenideGermaniumRare Earths
Avionics & Electronics
Rare Earth ElementsTantalumGalliumIndium
Airframe Structure
AluminumTitaniumLithium
Fuel System
NickelChromiumTitanium
Engine Turbines
TitaniumNickelCobaltRhenium
Weapons Systems
TungstenDepleted UraniumCobalt
Landing Gear
ChromiumMolybdenumVanadium
Strategic and Critical Minerals
Essential materials powering technology, defense, energy, and manufacturing sectors worldwide
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Li
Lithium
Essential for rechargeable batteries in electric vehicles, smartphones, and grid storage systems.
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Be
Beryllium
Essential for missile guidance, satellite systems, and nuclear weapons.
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C
Graphite
Used in EV battery anodes, steel production, lubricants, and fuel cells.
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Al
Aluminum
Aerospace, automotive, construction, and packaging industries.
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Ti
Titanium
High-strength material for aerospace engines, armor plating, and naval vessels.
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V
Vanadium
Steel strengthening, redox flow batteries, and aerospace alloys.
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Cr
Chromium
Stainless steel production, chrome plating, and high-temperature alloys.
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Mn
Manganese
Steel manufacturing, battery cathodes, and aluminum alloy production.
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Co
Cobalt
Critical component in lithium-ion batteries, superalloys for jet engines, and industrial catalysts.
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Ni
Nickel
Key material for EV battery cathodes, stainless steel production, and corrosion-resistant alloys.
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Cu
Copper
Essential conductor for electrical wiring, renewable energy systems, and electronics manufacturing.
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Ga
Gallium
Semiconductors, LEDs, and solar panels.
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Ge
Germanium
Fiber optics, infrared optics, and solar cells.
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Mo
Molybdenum
Steel alloys, catalysts, and lubricants.
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Ru
Ruthenium
Electronics, wear-resistant coatings, and catalysts.
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Rh
Rhodium
Emission control systems and chemical catalysts.
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Pd
Palladium
Auto catalysts, electronics, and hydrogen purification.
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Ag
Silver
Solar panels, electronics, and medical applications.
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In
Indium
Touch screens, LCD displays, and solar cells.
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Te
Tellurium
Solar panels, thermoelectric devices, and metallurgy.
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La
Lanthanum
Used in camera lenses, hydrogen storage, and battery electrodes.
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Ce
Cerium
Essential for catalytic converters, glass polishing, and LED lighting.
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Pr
Praseodymium
Used in high-strength magnets, aircraft engines, and glass coloring.
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Nd
Neodymium
Essential for permanent magnets in electric motors, wind turbines, and hard drives.
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Sm
Samarium
Critical for high-temperature magnets, nuclear reactors, and cancer treatment.
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Tb
Terbium
Used in solid-state devices, fuel cells, and naval sonar systems.
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Dy
Dysprosium
Critical for permanent magnets in electric vehicles and wind turbines under high temperatures.
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Yb
Ytterbium
Essential for fiber lasers, atomic clocks, and stress gauges.
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W
Tungsten
Dense metal for armor-piercing ammunition, missile guidance systems, and aircraft components.
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Os
Osmium
Electrical contacts and fountain pen tips.
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Ir
Iridium
Spark plugs, crucibles, and satellite components.
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Pt
Platinum
Catalytic converters, fuel cells, and medical devices.
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Au
Gold
Electronics, jewelry, and monetary reserves.
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Bi
Bismuth
Pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and low-melting alloys.
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U
Depleted Uranium
Used in tank armor, ammunition penetrators, and radiation shielding.
Securing Critical Mineral Supply Chains Worldwide
From aerospace to renewable energy, electronics to defence systems—critical minerals are the foundation of modern industry. We help companies across all sectors navigate and secure these essential supply chains.
