Minerals are Critical to a Renewable Future Infographic

Minerals are critical to a Renewable Future Infographic showing where mineral mines and major mineral deposits, and rare earth element occurrences are located in Alaska with diagrams of  how they are used in the renewable energy sector, electric vehicles, and mobile devices.

Alaska holds untapped resources

Living a modern, renewable-energy lifestyle with electric cars, wind turbines, solar panels, geothermal facilities, smart phones, computers, and high-tech equipment all depends on minerals. 

Alaska, like several other states, has untapped mineral resources that could help supply the U.S.’s demand for the raw materials to keep innovating and pursuing a more renewable future.  

Alaska's minerals critical to a renewable future include, but are not limited to: 

  • Rare Earth Elements 
  • Zinc
  • Gold 
  • Silver 
  • Cobalt 
  • Graphite 
  • Copper 

Download the Alaska Minerals Are Critical to a Renewable Future infographic

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Alaska

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Collection: Public Room
Category: Fact Sheet

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Minerals