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Critical minerals, policy, and the energy transition

Facilitating market development across the United Nations

The United Nations (UN) was established in 1945 to maintain international peace and cooperation between nations. Currently composed of 193 member states, the UN seeks to address global issues that individual countries cannot solve alone. One such issue is the worldwide transition to renewable and sustainable forms of energy. As countries shift away from fossil fuels to power sources like solar, wind, and hydropower, there is an increasing demand for critical minerals needed to build technologies integral to the energy transition, such as batteries to store renewable power, electric vehicles, and equipment for renewable power generation including solar panels, wind turbines, and transmission infrastructure. These critical minerals include lithium for batteries, cobalt for electric vehicles, and rare earth elements used in electronics and turbines. While energy transitions present immense economic and environmental opportunities, securing reliable access to critical mineral supplies risks exacerbating geopolitical tensions if not approached multilaterally. The UN provides a forum for open discussion between its members as they work to ensure equitable access to these resources through cooperation towards a low-carbon future.

North America UN members

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.

Economic and Trade Groups

Economic and trade groups promote international trade, economic cooperation, and development. They facilitate market access, reduce trade barriers, and enhance global economic stability and growth through collaboration and policymaking, playing a vital role in supporting the energy transition.

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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