eP. 1 - Magnesium

This episode we listen to songs about magnesium, and discuss what makes a critical mineral.

WHAT IS A CRITICAL MINERAL?

What’s a critical mineral? Well, according to the Secretary of the Interior, these are the most essential minerals for our country that are used in energy, weapons, or manufacturing. Minerals are added to the critical minerals list not only because of their importance, but also because they are difficult to get - either because they are rare, because they are expensive, or because of supply chain dynamics that could be fragile or easily impacted.

magnesium facts

• A silvery white metal

• essential for bodily function

• most often used in creation of aluminium alloy

• over 80% of the world’s magnesium is produced in China

• used for hydrogen electrolyzers and batteries

LISTEN TO EP. 1 - MAGNESIUM

DJ SHUGGIE LEE · Ep 1 - Magnesium

LEARN MORE

Learn more about magnesium & critical minerals:

• IEA’s Critical Minerals Data Explorer

• Columbia University’s Center on Global Energy Policy

• International Magnesium Association

• Department of Energy’s “What are Critical Materials and Critical Minerals?”

• U.S.G.S.’s “What is a critical mineral?”

Magnesium Playlist

DJ SHUGGIE LEE · magnesium