This chapter delves into the significance of minerals in the context of the clean energy transition, emphasizing the competitive landscape and negotiations concerning these resources. It presents a forward-looking perspective on fostering international collaboration for mineral sourcing.
To transition to clean energy and green technology like electric cars, the world needs massive amounts of essential minerals. Environmental peacemaker Saleem Ali explains the conflicts already arising between countries rushing to mine and extract these precious minerals — and shows how the world can find a way to cooperate rather than fight resource wars.