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Critical minerals, policy, and the energy transition

The Energy Transition in Malta

Malta is strategically navigating the energy transition by prioritising clean energy solutions, enhancing its position within the Mediterranean region. With a growing commitment to sustainability, Malta is focusing on expanding its use of solar and wind energy, while maintaining its reliance on natural gas to meet energy demands. The country is also reinforcing its role in regional energy resilience through a clear commitment to ESG standards. Malta’s Mediterranean location offers unique opportunities for the development of climate-smart infrastructure and cross-border energy collaboration. While Malta does not have significant reserves of critical minerals, its focus on energy diversification and environmental governance aligns with EU sustainability goals. The country continues to work within the European Union’s framework to advance renewable energy integration and improve energy efficiency. Malta also benefits from key international alliances, including its EU membership and participation in global trade agreements, which support its aspirations in the clean energy transition. With its essential mineral production concentrated on limestone, salt, and dimension stone, Malta’s resource base supports a variety of industries, and the country remains focused on developing sustainable infrastructure to strengthen its regional energy leadership.

Latest news and insights

Stay ahead in the energy transition with SFA (Oxford)’s cutting-edge insights into how Malta’s clean energy goals, ESG governance, and Mediterranean positioning are enabling its role in regional energy resilience and climate-smart infrastructure.

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3 April 2025 | Jamie Underwood

The US declared a trade emergency, imposing sweeping tariffs, rare exemptions, and bold legal moves. What triggered it, and what will happen next?

Malta's international economic, trade, and security alliances
Malta's energy and power mix
Essential minerals production and products in Malta

LithoX | Critical Minerals and the Global Energy Transition

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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