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Critical minerals, policy, and the energy transition

The Energy Transition in Italy

Italy, a prominent player in Europe’s energy transition, is strategically advancing its role in securing critical raw materials and enhancing sustainable energy infrastructure. The country is focusing on innovative solutions such as lithium extraction from geothermal brines to meet the rising demand for key minerals essential in the clean energy sector, including batteries and electric vehicles. Italy's energy mix is a blend of renewable sources such as solar, wind, and geothermal, alongside more traditional fossil fuels like petroleum, natural gas, and coal. The nation is also a key producer of critical minerals, including fluorine, magnesium, aluminium, and copper, which are integral to Europe’s industrial transformation. In parallel, Italy is aligning its policies with ESG principles, ensuring a sustainable approach to energy development and industrial expansion. As Italy navigates the evolving global market for clean energy technologies, its strategic participation in international alliances such as the European Union, NATO, and the G7 further strengthens its role in shaping regional energy policies. With growing investments in renewable technologies and critical mineral exploration, Italy is poised to continue advancing its position as a leader in Europe’s green energy and industrial future.

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Stay ahead in the energy transition with SFA (Oxford)’s cutting-edge insights into how Italy's initiatives to secure critical raw materials, including lithium extraction from geothermal brines, and its focus on ESG compliance, are driving its sustainable energy and industrial strategies.

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The global energy transition to net zero is underway. Who is leading? How are supply chains being secured? How do the geopolitics vary? SFA (Oxford) provides a global overview of critical minerals, policy and legislation.

Europe

Europe's focus on circular economies and sustainable practices underpins its approach to critical minerals like lithium and cobalt, essential for e-mobility and energy storage. The region's advanced economies drive innovation in mining and recycling, aiming for supply chain resilience.

Rare Earths Elements

Critical components powering the global economy, from high-tech consumer electronics to essential renewable energy technologies.

Minor Metals and Minerals

Minor metals play a pivotal role in advancing the energy transition by enabling significant improvements in energy efficiency and the performance of clean energy technologies.

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

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