The global race for critical minerals is on. Where is South Africa? – The Mail & Guardian

The global race for critical minerals is on. Where is South Africa? – The Mail & Guardian

Geopolitical tensions over critical minerals have become the focus of the global energy transition. The worldwide shift toward decarbonisation has transformed industrial strategy while reshaping worldwide power dynamics through control of strategic resources.  The United States, together with the European Union and China, are racing to secure supply chains that power clean energy technologies, including electric vehicles and renewable energy sto…