Unlocking the Power of Ophiolite-Rich Rocks: America’s Hidden Resource for Energy and Security

Few people outside the geology world know the term ophiolite. Yet these ancient rock formations may hold the key to America’s next industrial and energy transition.

Ophiolites are slices of ancient oceanic crust and upper mantle thrust up onto land over geological time. Within them lie rich concentrations of critical minerals such as vanadium, titanium, nickel and cobalt—materials essential to modern industry, batteries, aerospace and green-energy systems. On top of that, the ultramafic, iron‐rich rocks in these settings drive the process of serpentinization, which naturally produces molecular hydrogen (H₂) when water reacts with ferrous minerals.

In the context of the US green-energy transition and supply-chain resilience, ophiolite-hosted systems present a compelling opportunity. They offer both a domestic source of critical minerals and the potential for clean hydrogen generation—two pillars of the 21st-century economy.

Securing America’s Supply Chain

At TeraVolt, we believe resource independence isn’t optional—it’s imperative. That’s why we’re investing in domestic ophiolite‐host rocks (e.g., our “Project Au”) that host Vanadium-Titanium-Magnetite (VTM) deposits and are aligned with ophiolitic geology.

Our mission:

• Rebuild and strengthen America’s mineral base.

• Support the green-energy transition through responsibly extracted and processed minerals and hydrogen.

• Build partnerships across industry, technology and academia to create an integrated supply chain—from rock to battery, from mine to grid.

According to U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), the U.S. relies on imports for more than half of its consumption of over 49 non-fuel mineral commodities; for 15 of them the U.S. is 100 % import-dependent. 

Also, the “List of Critical Minerals” published in 2022 includes 50 commodities deemed essential for the U.S. economy and national security. 

The importance is clear: domestic sources reduce risk, provide resilience, create jobs—and align with broader policy.

Why Ophiolite-Rich Systems Matter

• Mineral richness: Ophiolites can host magnetite layers enriched in vanadium and titanium (VTM). These are advanced‐materials inputs for aerospace alloys, batteries, steel-making and beyond.

• Natural hydrogen potential: Serpentinization (“water + ferrous-rich rock → H₂ + magnetite”) is increasingly recognized as a source of geologic hydrogen in the continental U.S. 

• Strategic alignment: Because many of these minerals appear on the USGS critical list and because hydrogen is key to a decarbonised future, tapping domestic ophiolite systems aligns supply-chain security with climate goals.

At TeraVolt, our exploration and development strategy is rooted in these synergies: securing raw materials and advancing future-clean-hydrogen potential.

The Road Ahead

The story of ophiolite‐rich rocks isn’t just about geology—it’s about national resilience, technological sovereignty and energy transition.

We’re not simply exploring rocks. We’re forging partnerships, building infrastructure, investing in processing, refining the science and aligning with U.S. strategic priorities.

Because for America to lead—not just participate—in critical industries and green energy, we need to tap our own resources, process them domestically, and integrate the full value chain. That’s the mission of TeraVolt.

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