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Critical Raw Materials EU Guide

Introducing critical raw materials as defined by the EU, our new guide zooms in on six strategic materials playing a vital role in the global energy transition: cobalt, copper, lithium, graphite, nickel and REE (Rare Earth Elements).

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Last updated: August 2024

Securing the sustainable supply of raw materials is essential to deliver on Europe's ambitions to build a resilient, green energy system.

As demand continues to grow rapidly, the guide explores the availability of these materials, which are key to manufacturing the green transition's underpinning technologies, such as batteries, solar panels, fuel cells and electrolysers, as well as the infrastructure required to connect them.

As we chart our journey towards net zero, we must ensure that energy systems remain resilient and secure, considering vulnerabilities along the critical raw materials value chain.

Exploring volatility drivers, supply chain risks and the challenges inherent in aligning Critical Raw Materials with sustainable development goals, this report is essential reading for anyone working on the energy transition.