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International Business Times
International Business Times
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Isabel Malsang and Nick Perry

DARK SECRETS: Iea warns of key energy mineral shortage risk | Vintage Vibes

Current investment plans could result in only 50 percent of the lithium supply needed for countries to meet their climate goals in 2035 (Credit: AFP)

The sharp drop in prices for minerals critical to the green energy transition is masking a looming shortage due to inadequate investment, the International Energy Agency said Friday.

In its inaugural review of the market for such critical materials, the IEA noted prices for minerals key for electric vehicles, wind turbines and solar panels fell back to pre-pandemic levels as supplies caught up with and surpassed demand.

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