Global Critical Minerals Rely On International Trade, Study Shows Critical Vulnerabilities - Global X Copper Miners ETF (ARCA:COPX), Sprott Critical Materials ETF (NASDAQ:SETM)

More than 60% of global demand for critical minerals is met through international trade, according to a recent study. While cross-border trade has helped scale supply, it has also increased exposure to geopolitical tensions, export controls, and processing bottlenecks, making mineral supply chains far more vulnerable to disruption amid surging demand.“Critical minerals underpin the technological innovations that drive economic growth, energy security, supply-chain resilience, and the competitiveness of emer ...