Transition to clean energy: The energy sector becomes a leading consumer of minerals as energy transitions accelerate
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8A typical electric car requires six times the mineral inputs of a conventional car 8An onshore wind plant requires nine times more mineral resources than a gas-fired power plant 8The shift to a clean energy system is set to drive a huge increase in the requirement for minerals, 8Means the energy sector is emerging as a major force in mineral markets 8Mineral demand for clean energy technologies would rise by at least four times by 2040 to meet climate goals 8With particularly high growth for EV-related minerals Click on report for more