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Bibliometric map of the economics of critical minerals and the energy transition (2015–2025) + 2026–2028 agenda

Motivation: The literature on “critical minerals” has grown explosively over the last decade and is scattered across the fields of economics, public policy, engineering, sustainability, and geopolitics. A bibliometric map based on open data allows for structuring the field and identifying sub-communities (clusters), “bridge” papers, evidence gaps, and priority questions for the 2026–2028 agenda.
Expected results: The study aims to identify 4–8 dominant clusters and their temporal dynamics, as well as a small set of papers and authors acting as “bridges” between disciplines. The paper should conclude with a prioritized (high-impact) agenda for mineral economics and public policy.