Global Challenges Academy

Policy Notes

Policy Notes

Policy Notes from Newcastle University relevant to the Sustainable Development Goals.

Ensuring future supply of minerals for climate action

The use of mined mineral resources globally is important for producing clean technology, but a decline in mining exploration is endangering future supply. A strategy is necessary that identifies future demand, tracks mineral use, coordinates where and how to explore and extract minerals, identifies new technologies and encourages the use of recyclable metals.

Policy Note Ensuring future supply of minerals for climate action