The Minerals That Could Power Peace Or Conflict
The UN warns that soaring demand for critical minerals could drive clean energy, economic growth or future instability
For decades, oil stood at the center of the world's biggest geopolitical disputes. Now, a different cast of characters is stepping into the spotlight. Lithium, cobalt, nickel, copper and rare earth elements have evolved from industrial commodities into strategic assets essential to the global energy transition. During a United Nations Security Council debate this week, one question captured the moment: will this mineral wealth build peace and prosperity, or continue to...
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