THE CHALLENGE
Major industries—from transportation services to energy production to consumer electronics—depend on materials that are imported from only a few places, rare within the earth’s crust and that are often mined using practices that harm humans and damage the environment. This unsustainable use of conflict resources and rare earth minerals have resulted in stifled growth in new industries, the advancement of human-rights violating regimes and environmentally damaging mining practices.
THE SOLUTION
A state-wide focus on developing earth-abundant materials technologies within existing innovation and manufacturing competencies will help propel Washington state into a position of national leadership in sustainable manufacturing practices within large scale (transportation) and growth (clean energy) industries. JCDREAM provides the organizational framework to stimulate innovation in this sector.
This report, produced by FP Analytics, highlights the specific ways that key sectors of the Washington State economy are dependent on critical mineral supply chains — while also revealing opportunities for state policymakers to lead the way in risk mitigation and supply diversification.
This analysis, produced by FP Analytics, helps inform the region’s long-term hydrogen development strategy by identifying critical mineral risks throughout the green hydrogen value chain (from zero-carbon electricity generation to hydrogen production), along with supply chain requirements.
JOIN US
Join our mailing list to stay informed of our upcoming events, funding opportunities, and newsletters.