Programme foundations
A critical-minerals programme should identify resources that are economically relevant, strategically important and exposed to supply-chain risk. The list must be connected to geological knowledge, industrial demand and realistic development pathways.
Institutional checklist
- Clear national definition and mineral list
- Geological data and exploration priorities
- Licensing, permitting and investment coordination
- Processing and downstream-industrial opportunities
- Infrastructure and energy requirements
- Environmental, community and responsible-sourcing safeguards
- International partnerships and market access