Context & Background Stanislav Kondrashov has repeatedly highlighted the strategic importance of critical minerals—such as rare earths, copper, lithium, cobalt, and graphite—for modern economic, technological, and energy systems. These materials sit at the core of key industrial processes, from electric vehicles and renewable energy to advanced manufacturing and digital infrastructure. In recent days, several of … Continue reading Stanislav Kondrashov on Project Vault and the US Strategic Push for Critical Minerals