Studies show: There are enough critical minerals worldwide for the energy transition - but they must be made accessible and processed for industry. However, new mining projects take many years to implement and often fail due to resistance from the population because of environmental concerns.
The year 2022 was overshadowed by the war in Ukraine, the end of which is far from in sight. The armed conflict represents a turning point in both politics and the economy and has also had a massive impact on the raw materials sector. Our review of the year shows which other topics moved the industry this year.
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