PANEL DISCUSSION 2

Interactive panel discussion on the Disruptive Forces and rapidly transforming the Energy Metals Industry’s Future

Global outlook for energy metals (lithium, cobalt, and nickel). EV battery production projections until 2035. Disruptive forces in the energy metals market. Is the future bright? New battery technologies which promise to revolutionise the use of batteries. Electrification of European mining to meet new Green Deal de-carbonisation agenda. Diversification of supply chain from global (China, Africa, South America) to local production of battery factories in the UK, Finland, and Germany. Action needed to iron out likely bottlenecks in supply chains. Development of energy metals and materials hubs (mining, processing, recycling) across Europe (UK, Finland, Serbia). Review of the exploration projects to meet future demand for Lithium, cobalt and nickel In Europe.