Critical Metals: A Speculative Cartography

The company’s promise rests upon the Tanbreez rare-earth project, a geological anomaly distinguished by its concentration of heavy rare-earth elements. This, it is claimed, positions Critical Metals to satisfy the burgeoning global demand for these substances – vital components in everything from the mundane circuitry of electronics to the ambitious engines of renewable energy and electric vehicles. The project, however, is not a singular entity, but a node within a complex network of agreements and joint ventures. A proposed processing facility in Saudi Arabia will absorb 25% of Tanbreez’s output, effectively creating a closed loop, a self-referential system reminiscent of the Library of Babel, where all possible combinations of elements are inevitably contained within its infinite shelves.








