The New Resource: The Democatic Paradox at the Heart of the Critical Minerals Race

Governments and corporations are aggressively securing critical mineral supply chains essential for technology, but face a 'democratic paradox' as public mandate and acceptance lag behind urgent industrial policy, causing costly project delays and rising compliance risks under tightening regulations.

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