Full Title: Technology-Driven Opportunities and Risks to Sustainable Development of Critical Minerals in Developing Countries
Author(s): Fabian Villalobos, Elisa Yoshiara, Aimee E. Curtright, Harry Broadman, Tom LaTourrette, and Richard Silberglitt
Publisher(s): RAND
Publication Date: May 29, 2025
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Description (excerpt):
An energy sector transition to support action against climate change is underway. This transition is strongly driving increased demand for the critical minerals that are needed for the energy generation and storage technologies that are supplanting fossil fuel use. As a result, developing countries are witnessing an increased demand for mineral resources within their sovereign territories, and many countries are looking to take advantage of opportunities for economic growth.