Copper, critical minerals set to be more vulnerable to supply shocks, says IEA

( May 21, 2025, 08:22 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Key energy-related minerals such as copper, lithium, nickel, cobalt, and rare earths are at risk of painful disruptions in the coming decade, said the International Energy Agency in a report today. Their supply chains are increasingly concentrated in a few countries, with China being the leading refiner for 19 of the 20 minerals analyzed, reaching a market share of around 70 percent. Current export restrictions are further hampering supply chain diversification. Copper shows the highest vulnerability, risking a 30 percent supply deficit by 2035 as demand from countries expanding their electricity networks is set to surge.Full press release follows:Diversification is the cornerstone of energy security, yet critical minerals are moving in the opposite direction...

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Copper, critical minerals set to be more vulnerable to supply shocks, says IEA

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