Western Nations Turning to Strategic Mineral Sanctuaries Amid Global Supply Challenges

Western capitals are shifting their focus towards securing sovereign sanctuary in critical minerals amidst China’s tightened export controls and reshaped global supply chains by silver and rare earth restrictions. This change forces Western governments to prioritize domestically anchored critical mineral ecosystems, creating opportunities for projects within Western jurisdictions like RUA GOLD Inc., Perpetua Resources, Graphite One, Centrus Energy, and Energy Fuels. Countries like the USA are increasingly prioritizing mineral security through bilateral partnerships as highlighted by the January 2026 Executive Order. Streamlining regulations in nations like New Zealand further accelerates the development of strategically significant high-grade deposits. On a strategic…