The Critical Metals Crisis: By the Numbers
The urgency of the critical metals shortage is underscored by stark projections:
Lithium demand is expected to grow 40x by 2040 (IEA).
Copper demand for renewables and EVs will double to 50 million metric tons annually by 2035—equivalent to adding two new Escondida mines (the world’s largest) every year (S&P Globa…
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