EXPLAINER | Where are the critical raw materials needed for the green transition? | Business

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Raw materials are present in the ground all over the world but some are more common in certain areas than others. A total of 9% of the global supply share is from South Africa. | News24_Business

As countries around the world set out to reduce carbon emissions, the demand for clean technologies and raw materials is increasing.

And as countries around the world are setting out to reduce carbon emissions, the demand for clean technologies is increasing, and with it so is the demand for raw materials. "The production of some of those materials is highly concentrated in certain countries today," he adds. This concentration of resources can lead to major issues in supply, particularly for places like Europe, which produces very little in-house.

"There is a real risk that we won't be able to ramp up production fast enough to meet these goals," Michaels says. Securing the supply is not the only issue at stake. Mining can have a destructive impact not only on the environment but also on local communities.

 

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