copper

This paper empirically estimates the material demand requirements for so-called ‘transition-critical materials’ (TCMs) implied under two climate scenarios and finds potentially serious supply ‘bottlenecks’ for three materials – copper, lithium and nickel – which are exacerbated if the transition is delayed. Read more

Daniel Litvin argues that environmental activists need to ramp up engagement and collaboration with the mining industry if the energy transition is to be secured and highlights five points to encourage a constructive conversation. Read more