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Nov 2023
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How the West can win the green metals ra...

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China dominates the processing of stuff essential to the energy transition. Rich countries can shift the balance if they accept more mining at home. Most of all, Europe needs to be better at recycling, critical materials expert Gavin Harper explains in the Exchange podcast. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data p ... Show More
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