Impact Matrix
Comparative Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) data for Critical Minerals with confidence intervals and Dual-Use classification.
60
Total Tracked
32
Dual Use Items
-60%
Avg Clean Grid Saving
| Mineral / Compound | Commercial Forms | Carbon Intensity Coal Grid (kg CO₂e/kg) |
Carbon Intensity Clean Grid (kg CO₂e/kg) |
Water Intensity m³/tonne |
Primary Sources |
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Methodology & Sources
Carbon intensity values represent kg CO₂-equivalent per kg of product. "Coal Grid" assumes 75% coal + 25% renewables energy mix. "Clean Grid" assumes 75% renewables + 25% natural gas. Ranges indicate variability by production method and location.
- U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) 2025
- International Energy Agency (IEA) 2024
- Argonne National Laboratory GREET Model
- IPA Life Cycle Assessment 2023
- Nature Communications 2024
- EU Dual-Use Regulation List