The increase in demand for electric vehicles and solar PV installations has led to a significant increase in demand for critical minerals. “This has led to a significant increase in demand for critical minerals. Demand for critical minerals changing mining imperatives“This contrasts with the modest growth of bulk materials like zinc and lead. Navigating lithium mining investment in ZimbabweChina looking to diversify its sourcing of critical mineralsCritical minerals supply is also a concern for China. See the IEA’s Critical Minerals Market Review

Source: The North Africa Journal July 11, 2023 18:16 UTC