Mapping Socioeconomic and Environmental Data to Support Targeted Critical Minerals Exploration and Extraction

Summary

The United States faces significant economic and national security risks due to its dependence on imported critical minerals. To address this, the Modelling, Mapping, and Analysis Consortium developed a GIS-based web map application and an analytical framework to map mineral development potential alongside social and environmental data. This completed tool provides a preliminary screening mechanism for identifying suitable areas for critical mineral exploration, as demonstrated through a case study in Idaho, aiming to secure supply chains and advance energy independence.

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