Global Energy - At a Hinge of History: Gianni Kovacevic
Commodity Culture
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Copper, Lithium, and the Energy Transition
This chapter explores Saudi Arabia's strategic shift towards economic diversification by investing in copper and tourism, while still leveraging its petro-state status. Key discussions involve the importance of copper in future energy systems and its inverse relationship with oil demand, alongside emerging lithium extraction technologies. The chapter highlights trends in battery technology, the industrial value of silver, and the significant market implications of evolving copper and lithium dynamics.
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