UNCTAD: Governments Turn to Trade Policy to Secure Critical Mineral Supplies By Maximilian Malawista Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service. All rights reserved. -

UNCTAD: Governments Turn to Trade Policy to Secure Critical Mineral Supplies By Maximilian Malawista UNITED NATIONS, Jul 2 2026 (IPS) - Demand for critical energy transition minerals (CETMs) is expected to surge over the coming decades as countries expand clean technology capacity, develop electric vehicles, create battery storage, implement renewable energy systems, and introduce digital infrastructure according to UNCTADs latest report, The Shifting Dynamics of Critical Minerals Trade. https://www.ipsnews.net/2026/07/unctad-governments-turn-to-trade-policy-to-secure-critical-mineral-supplies/ Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service. All rights reserved. -