China’s Dominance in Critical Minerals Supply and Refining Continues: IEA

Recent price and investment trends severely impacted efforts to diversify supply

May 28, 2025

/ Tina Freese
/ Other Energy, Renewable Energy
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China was the key supplier of battery metals, including lithium, nickel, cobalt, and graphite, in 2024, according to the Global Critical Minerals Outlook 2025 report by the International Energy Agency (IEA).

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