A guide to the 4 minerals shaping the world's energy future

A guide to the 4 minerals shaping the world's energy future

In the decade since the world pledged to combat climate change under the Paris Agreement, global energy systems have undergone a revolution. The United States experienced a sixfold increase in solar power, and wind power more than doubled. And there are now more than 40 million electric vehicles on roads worldwide. But ending our dependence on fossil fuels and adopting this new, greener technology requires a whole lot of metal. It takes lithium …

Because of its role in the manufacture of electric batteries and renewable energy storage systems, the price of lithium carbonate is already a benchmark that is listed on the world’s stock markets. In short, demand could grow 16%. Read more