Critical Minerals.
Critical Materials.
Critical Goods.
Industrial Strength
For more than a century, the Kansas City region has built a legacy of excellence in engineering, mining, and refining. This deep industrial foundation has fostered an advanced manufacturing ecosystem, positioning the region to be a leader in critical materials production and innovation.
The Critical Materials Crossroads initiative in the Kansas City region is designed to address critical material supply vulnerability by onshoring refining and component production capacity.
Our Vision for the Future
By 2036, The U.S. National Science Foundation Critical Materials Crossroads Engine in the Kansas City Region, aims for:
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Our Mission
Hear from our local leaders
The Critical Materials Crossroads initiative represents a bold, high-impact opportunity to advance scientific leadership while strengthening supply chains, enhancing global competitiveness and delivering durable economic growth in the heart of the United States.”
Laura KellyKansas Governor 
Developing a critical materials ecosystem in Missouri would activate many historic strengths of our state, a longtime leader in the mining and production industries, backed by a robust manufacturing workforce.
Mike KehoeMissouri Governor 