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05 Aug 2026, 20:41 UTC · 1h ago
The Critical Material Gap: Why Recycling Isn't Enough
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ETF Trends
05 Aug 2026, 20:41 UTC · 1h ago
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Recycling alone is insufficient to meet global demand for critical materials due to the long lifespan of products like EV batteries and turbines. — This reinforces a structural necessity for primary mining, creating a long-term bullish floor for critical mineral producers.
+0.60The acceleration of AI adoption is widening the supply-demand gap for critical materials. — AI infrastructure increases demand for materials beyond the green energy transition, adding another growth catalyst for the sector.
+0.50The U.S. and EU are actively working to reduce reliance on China for critical material supply chains. — Geopolitical shifts toward 'friend-shoring' and domestic sourcing likely increase investment in non-Chinese mining projects.
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Recycling could potentially reduce the need for new mine development by 25% to 40% for lithium, nickel, copper, and cobalt by 2050. — While significant, this is a long-term offset that slightly tempers the absolute scale of required new mining capacity.
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