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Sheinbaum says that Mexico will have a “good relationship” with the US after a “very cordial” call with Trump, Trump's victory generates concern among the 2,500 migrants advancing through southern Mexico
November 8, 2024
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Critical Mineral Maps - 2024

February 7, 2024
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The Wilson Center’s report, The Mosaic Approach, identified  the geographic concentration of critical minerals as a significant challenge to both the supply chain, and to US geopolitical and climate ambitions. The following maps illustrate the geographic concentration of reserves and processing for five critical minerals: cobalt, copper, lithium, nickel, and rare earth elements. 

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Cobalt Processing and Reserves 2024
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Copper Reserves and Processing 2024
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Lithium Processing Reserves 2024
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Nickel Reserves and Processing 2024
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REE Reserves and Refining 2024
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