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September 16, 2026 Mining & Minerals

The Execution Imperative: What Makes First-of-a-Kind Projects Succeed

The race to build a domestic critical minerals supply chain has created unprecedented momentum. New projects are advancing across lithium, copper, graphite, rare earths and other critical materials, supported by growing demand, public investment and national security priorities. But despite strong market fundamentals, many projects never progress beyond early development.

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