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Critical Minerals, Policy and Legislation

A balanced view from around the world

The Global Energy Transition to Net Zero is Strategic

For more than 20 years SFA (Oxford) has been monitoring the pace of change around with supply and demand of critical materials. The global shift towards a net-zero future has placed an unprecedented focus on critical minerals essential for producing renewable energy technologies, electric vehicles (EVs), and various high-tech applications. These minerals, including lithium, cobalt, nickel, copper, and rare earth elements, have become strategic assets in the global energy transition, raising important questions about leadership, supply chain security, and geopolitics for understanding the broader implications of our reliance on these materials and for shaping policies that ensure a sustainable and equitable transition to net-zero emissions. The race to net zero is a global endeavor, but certain countries and regions are emerging as leaders. The European Union, the United States, China, and several Asian countries have implemented ambitious policies to reduce carbon emissions and promote the development and adoption of clean energy technologies. These policies not only focus on domestic targets but also on shaping global norms and standards for sustainability and green technology. Find out with SFA how all the countries are competing.

Political and Security Alliances

Political and security alliances are strategic partnerships between countries aimed at enhancing collective defense, promoting stability, and fostering cooperation on global issues. These alliances address mutual concerns, strengthen international relations, and ensure regional and global security.

Energy Policy and Finance Institutes

Energy Policy and Finance Institutes are organisations dedicated to developing sustainable energy policies, financing renewable energy projects, and promoting energy efficiency. They play a critical role in advancing global energy transition efforts.

Energy Transition and ESG Parties

Energy Transition and ESG Cooperatives are organisations focused on advancing sustainable energy practices and integrating environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria. They facilitate the shift to renewable energy and promote responsible and ethical energy solutions globally.

Supply Chain Due Diligence

Supply chain due diligence is vital for balancing resource extraction with environmental stewardship in the energy transition. Discover how legislation, governance, and sustainability challenges developed industry leaders and policymakers is shaping the energy transition.

Critical Minerals Groups

Discovering critical mineral associations is vital for the energy transition, ensuring a sustainable supply of essential materials. These minerals are key to developing technologies like batteries, wind turbines, and solar panels, steering us towards a cleaner, renewable energy future.

Explore the global critical minerals and energy transition

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Meet the Critical Minerals team

Trusted advice from a dedicated team of experts.

Henk de Hoop

Chief Executive Officer

Beresford Clarke

Managing Director: Technical & Research

Jamie Underwood

Principal Consultant

Ismet Soyocak

ESG & Critical Minerals Lead

Rj Coetzee

Senior Market Analyst: Battery Materials and Technologies

Dr Sandeep Kaler

Market Strategy Analyst

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