In the global race to net-zero emissions, minerals like lithium, copper, nickel, and graphite have emerged as indispensable for powering renewable energy, decarbonized transport, and digital technologies. These resources not only fuel the energy transition but also present an unparalleled opportunity for producer countries to spur industrial development, create jobs, and drive economic diversification.
Yet, as demand surges, concerns over supply vulnerabilities, geopolitical tensions, and environmental and social impacts cast shadows on this potential. The concentrations of production and supply chains in a few regions raise risks of disruptions, while the complex challenges of supply shortages, social and environmental acceptance, and geopolitical uncertainties demand innovative and multi-pronged solutions.
These IGF country profile factsheets highlight key bottlenecks to address, as well as opportunities that can be leveraged across countries to improve regional collaboration. Designed to offer a clear snapshot of the strengths, challenges, and opportunities within each country's critical mineral sector and at the regional level, they will serve as essential tools to improve mineral production and sustainability across the value chain.
Complementing these country profiles, our series of IGF commodity profile factsheets highlights key trends, risks, and opportunities across the mining life cycle.
