Future projections for mineral demand highlight vulnerabilities in UK supply chain

New foresight studies reveal that the UK may require as much as 40 per cent of the global lithium supply to meet anticipated demand by 2030.

Published by the BGS-led UK Critical Minerals Intelligence Centre (CMIC), the studies quantify UK demand requirements and global supply challenges for materials required by technologies essential to the energy transition.

The reports, which were commissioned by the Department for Business and Trade, identify risks that could result in bottlenecks in material supply due to limited UK-based supply chains, a reliance on international markets and growing global competition. All of which could have a detrimental impact on the economy.

Further information, including access to the foresight studies, is available through the BGS website.

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