Why ACMA?
Critical minerals are certain minerals or mineral materials determined by the government as essential to our economy and national security, and whose supply may be subject to costly disruptions. While the criticality of a particular mineral or mineral material may change over time, these resources are necessary to the manufacturing of products in virtually every sector of the United States economy.
As the United States works alongside allies and friends to build a more independent, diverse, and secure supply for critical minerals, it is imperative that our federal government adopts policies that recognize the unique nature of critical minerals in global markets and the importance of diversification of supply.
ACMA’s mission is to provide a unified voice for industry to advance common-sense bipartisan policies that will sustainably grow the United States’ critical minerals supply chain - for tomorrow and decades to come.
67%
By 2035, the U.S. could import 67% of its refined copper
80%
The U.S. imports 80% of its REEs directly from China
920 lbs
The rare earth materials required for a single F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter
54%
The U.S. imports 54% of the country's germanium and 53% of gallium from China every year
$325 billion
The market value of key energy transition materials such as copper, lithium, nickel, cobalt, graphite and rare earth metals
$3.4 trillion
The estimated value of minerals tailing storage facilities worldwide
30%
The increase in venture capital spending as battery recycling investments increased and investments in mining decreased
100%
The U.S. is 100% reliant on imports for at least 12 key critical metals
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