Low-Carbon Development to Stimulate Mineral and Metal Demand

Published: Sep 13, 2017 17:41
The shift to clean energy will boost demand for related minerals and metals, according to a report by the World Bank.

SHANGHAI, Sept. 13 (SMM) – The shift to clean energy will boost demand for related minerals and metals, according to a report by the World Bank.

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With low-carbon development, demand for aluminum, copper, lead, lithium, manganese, nickel, silver, steel, zinc and rare earth. 

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