The Critical Minerals Institute (CMI) is a global organization dedicated to addressing the challenges and opportunities in the critical minerals sector. CMI’s mission is to equip businesses, governments, and stakeholders with comprehensive resources and insights into the value, sustainability, and strategic importance of critical materials essential for technological and industrial advancement. In practice, this means CMI serves as a central hub connecting companies, capital markets, and experts in the critical minerals industry. The institute emphasizes education, collaboration, and thought leadership: its offerings include exclusive Masterclasses and a weekly Critical Minerals Report (CMR) that provides pivotal industry insights. CMI also facilitates robust networking opportunities such as conferences and summits, helping members drive innovation and build resilient supply chains in a rapidly evolving global marketplace. Through these activities, CMI strives to ensure its members are well-equipped to lead in cutting-edge technologies and to fuel industrial advancement worldwide.
In recent years, the Critical Minerals Institute (CMI) has launched major initiatives to drive its vision through expert research and strategic guidance. A key effort is its “think tank” of analysts who monitor global critical-minerals trends and advise on solutions. In early 2024, CMI introduced its first Critical Minerals Watchlist, highlighting 18 minerals vital for Western economic growth and exposing supply-chain vulnerabilities.
Building on that, CMI released the Critical Minerals Watchlist 2025—covering 23 minerals—and in August 2025 unveiled the CMI Watchlist 2025, expanding the roster to 24 materials by adding steel and molybdenum. Derived from analyses of multiple national and multilateral lists, this Watchlist acts as a data-driven blueprint for governments and investors navigating an era of rising demand and geopolitical risk.
CMI’s leadership warns that without coordinated action, disruptions in the supply of these critical materials could threaten both economic and national security. To contact us, email info@criticalmineralsinstitute.com
The Critical Minerals Institute offers a 1-year subscription to the Critical Minerals Report (CMR), exclusive invitations to monthly online events featuring leaders in the critical minerals sector, and special rate discount to the annual Critical Minerals Summit (CMI) and other Partner events for only USD$250 per year!
Our team of experienced critical mineral professionals are dedicated to helping our industry succeed at achieving supply chain processes to meet demand. Aware of the shortage of capital, professionals and of course, critical minerals - this group of international experts, speakers and consultants have joined forces to create intel, secure talent and invest in events and the publication and distribution of a weekly newsletter called the Critical Minerals Report (CMR).
The Critical Minerals Institute (CMI) is a trusted global leader in connecting companies, capital markets, and experts in the critical minerals industry. CMI provides a wealth of exclusive insights, resources, and networking opportunities, helping members drive innovation and lead in the competitive global market.
