The Science and Technology Committee has today published a report on strategically important metals, warning of the negative effect the 'perception of scarcity' of these materials could create.
Reserves of strategic metals, vital to advanced manufacturing, low-carbon technologies and other growing industries, are unlikely to run out over the coming decades. However, the Committee said that the perception of scarcity of certain minerals and metals may lead to increased speculation and volatility in price and supply. According to the “Strategically important metals” report,…
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