Critical Minerals Institute Unveils 2026 Watchlist: Rhenium (Re) and Indium (In) Added, Tungsten (W) Elevated to Top 5 as Supply Chain Risks Intensify

This year’s update reflects a meaningful evolution in both composition and prioritization, including the addition of Rhenium (Re) and Indium (In), and a notable shift within the most strategic tier of materials: Tungsten (W) has been elevated into the Top 5, while Cobalt (Co) has been downgraded from that group.