Rare earths metals and the corruption footprint index for countries worldwide

This article presents, for the first time, a convergence of two datasets: the first dataset, consists of the results, of the Corruption Footprint Index (CFI), an index that measures the impact of various forms of corruption· the second dataset, pertains to the countries, with the highest production of critical raw materials (REE) worldwide. The outcome of this convergence is an analysis of the impact that, the leading producers of critical raw materials, exert on the Corruption Footprint Index, particularly in the context of global energy demands and transitions. This assessment spans a period of nearly fifteen years, covering the timeframe from 2010 to 2024.