Inside the IEA's new critical mineral security masterplan

Cecilia Keating
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Diversification of supply chains, ramping up recycling, and strengthening international collaboration singled out as top priorities at high-profile meeting

Government ministers, investors, and industry leaders from around the world have agreed on six key action points that could deliver a stable, secure, and reliable supply of critical minerals required for...

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