Securing critical minerals for energy transition requires collective action

Nov 13, 2023

The energy transition requires rapid acceleration of critical minerals supply. Image: Getty Images/Vetta.

Espen Mehlum

Head, Energy Transition Intelligence and Regional Acceleration, World Economic Forum

Michel Van Hoey

Senior Partner, McKinsey & Company

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Figure 1. The Securing Minerals for the Energy Transition (SMET) initiative assessed risks associated with meeting mineral demand from the energy transition by their likelihood and impact. Source: McKinsey & Company.

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