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- Title
Mine, All Mine.
- Abstract
The UK House of Commons Foreign Affairs Committee has released a report on the security of UK access to critical minerals, expressing concerns about supply disruptions and dependence on autocratic nations. The report highlights that there have been over 200 policies and regulations implemented worldwide regarding critical minerals. China currently dominates the production and processing of these minerals, raising concerns about its control over the global technology sector. The UK is actively searching for its own reserves of critical minerals and is considering reopening old mines to secure supplies. The UK has a history of mining critical minerals such as tin and tungsten, as well as non-critical minerals like copper, gold, and zinc. The UK is believed to have reserves of all critical minerals except for niobium. The UK Critical Minerals Intelligence Centre has utilized geological mapping, mining history, and soil chemistry to identify potential reserves of critical minerals within the country. The demand for critical minerals is expected to significantly increase by 2030 due to the rising need for rechargeable batteries and low-emission power generation technology.
- Subjects
NONFERROUS metal industries; COBALT industry; PIG iron; VERTICAL integration; GREENHOUSE gas mitigation; METALWORK; MINES &; mineral resources
- Publication
Chemistry & Industry, 2024, Vol 88, Issue 6, p22
- ISSN
0009-3068
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1002/cind.10292