National Security And Strategic Minerals: An Analysis Of U.s. Dependence On Foreign Sources Of Cobalt

by Barry M. Blechman

Overview

Using the mineral cobalt as a case study, Barry M. Blechman explores the consequences of U.S. dependence on foreign sources of strategic minerals. He considers a variety of contingencies in which cobalt supplies could be interrupted and describes alternative policies to guard against such events. He also argues that new technologies to increase the potential viability of domestically mined, competitively priced cobalt warrant further development and evaluation.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780367008031
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	06/07/2019
Pages:	113
Product dimensions:	5.75(w) x 8.75(h) x (d)

Table of Contents

Foreword — Executive Summary — Introduction — The Risks of Dependency — Reducing U.S. Vulnerabilities — Conclusion — The U.S. Cobalt Market — The 1978-1979 Cobalt Market Disruption