Mines economists and policy experts lead global conversation on critical minerals markets and national security

Payne Institute Faculty Fellow Ian Lange, Director Morgan Bazilian, and Tom Brady are featured in this article about how the critical minerals supply chain begins with demand. Economists and policy experts are essential for understanding the markets and geopolitical forces that drive critical minerals supply chains—and which levers can make or break new technologies along the value chain.  August 24, 2026.