These Minerals Are Vital for National Security and the Economy

Authors

Kwame Awuah-Offei, Missouri University of Science and TechnologyFollow

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Description

Many of the key materials that make modern technology possible are classified by the U.S. government as critical minerals. Dr. Kwame Awuah-Offei explains why these materials matter for national security and economic stability and why it is vital for the U.S. to improve its domestic supply chain and rely less on other countries. He also explains how Missouri S&T and its Tech Hub are leading national efforts to address this challenge.

Document Type

Book

File Type

text

Document Version

Final Version

Publication Date

February 23, 2026

Language(s)

English

Editor(s)

Missouri University of Science and Technology

Publisher

Missouri University of Science and Technology

Publisher Place

Rolla, Missouri

Disciplines

Computer Sciences | Engineering

Rights

© 2026 Missouri University of Science and Technology, All rights reserved.

Recommended Citation

Awuah-Offei, Kwame, "These Minerals Are Vital for National Security and the Economy" (2026). Engineers Explain Everything. 3.
https://scholarsmine.mst.edu/eee/3