Energy Capital Ventures flags critical-mineral processing gaps as energy demand grows

PUBT · 18h ago
Energy Capital Ventures flags critical-mineral processing gaps as energy demand grows
  • Energy Capital Ventures' analysis highlights critical-mineral supply constraints as rising energy infrastructure demand increases the need for processing investment.
  • The IEA projects announced copper projects would leave supply approximately 25% below primary requirements in 2035 under its Stated Policies Scenario.
  • China accounted for approximately 60% of mined magnet rare-earth production in 2024; its share of refined output reached 91%.
  • Announced rare-earth refining and magnet-manufacturing capacity outside China trails the mining pipeline, highlighting a need for downstream investment.
  • The firm's startup investment interests include mineral recovery technologies, separation chemistry and processing software.


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