Alaska and Wyoming Emerge as America’s New Critical Minerals Powerhouses

Anchorage, Monday, 22 June 2026.
Nova Minerals’ move to the U.S. and American Critical Minerals’ Wyoming drilling signal a historic shift: America is racing to secure its own supply of gold, lithium, and potash—key to energy and defense. With China dominating global production, these projects could slash U.S. reliance on foreign imports by tapping into billions of tonnes of untapped resources. The timing is critical: geopolitical tensions and federal incentives are accelerating domestic production, positioning Alaska and Wyoming as the next frontier for critical mineral extraction.