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EPISODE · Feb 23, 2026 · 10 MIN

These Minerals Are Vital for National Security and the Economy

from Engineers Explain Everything · host Missouri University of Science and Technology

Many of the key materials that make modern technology possible are classified by the U.S. government as critical minerals. Dr. Kwame Awuah-Offei explains why these materials matter for national security and economic stability and why it is vital for the U.S. to improve its domestic supply chain and rely less on other countries. He also explains how Missouri S&T and its Tech Hub are leading national efforts to address this challenge.

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