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US depends fully on imports for 16 minerals, raising national security risks and investment opportunities.

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13 Jun 2026
Jim Rickards / Paradigm Press
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The US government has identified 16 minerals it produces none of, making the country 100% reliant on imports for these critical materials, which poses national security and economic risks. Financial expert Jim Rickards highlights this dependency, especially on minerals like yttrium sourced mainly from China, and argues that regulatory changes could unlock domestic mining opportunities. Historically, when government restrictions on resource extraction lift, markets react early, suggesting investors could benefit by anticipating such shifts. This issue affects not only defense but also consumer technology and energy sectors, making domestic mineral production a strategic priority.

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