Mineral Vulnerability Framework

Assessing supply risks and dependencies for critical minerals.

Our framework evaluates mineral criticality based on supply risk, economic importance, and environmental impact. We analyze factors such as geographic concentration of production, political stability of supplier countries, and substitutability options to identify minerals requiring strategic attention.

  • Supply risk assessment methodology
  • Economic importance evaluation
  • Vulnerability index development

Critical Minerals

30+ minerals identified
by Government of India
Essential for modern economy

Strategic Stockpiling Policy

National Stockpile Strategy

Developing strategic reserves to mitigate supply disruptions and ensure national security.

  • Buffer stock requirements assessment
  • Storage infrastructure planning
  • Maintenance and rotation policies
  • International cooperation frameworks

Industry Buffer Stocks

Mandating strategic reserves for critical minerals in key industries.

  • Electronics and semiconductor industry
  • Renewable energy sector
  • Defense and aerospace applications
  • Automotive and transportation

Substitution & Recycling Research

Exploring alternatives to critical minerals and circular economy solutions.

Our research identifies substitute materials and processes that can reduce dependence on critical minerals. We also analyze recycling technologies and urban mining potential to create secondary supply sources.

Research Focus Areas

  • Rare earth magnet recycling
  • Semiconductor material alternatives
  • Battery chemistry innovations
  • Process optimization technologies

Technology-Mineral Nexus

Understanding the interdependence between technological advancement and mineral availability.

We examine how emerging technologies drive mineral demand and how mineral availability constrains technological development. Our analysis covers electric vehicles, renewable energy, digital technologies, and defense systems.

500+
EV Minerals per Vehicle
17
Rare Earths in Wind Turbines
60+
Minerals in Smartphones

Related Publications

Policy Brief: Critical Minerals Security Strategy

Comprehensive framework for ensuring supply chain resilience.

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Working Paper: Substitution Technologies

Analysis of alternative materials and their economic viability.

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Report: Recycling Potential Assessment

Urban mining opportunities and technology requirements.

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