Critical metals such as gallium, scandium, and copper are indispensable for AI chips, energy infrastructure, and defense—and supply is controlled by China.
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A server in a server farm uses 20 critical metals that constitute 'the new oil'.
“A server in a server farm uses 20 critical metals that are the new oil.”Robert Friedland · 12 Sep 2026
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