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Is battery mining a 'nasty secret'?

Critics of the transition away from fossil fuels often point to the scars left on the earth by battery mineral extraction. For instance, rightwing politician turned pundit Nigel Farage recently highlighted the “nasty secret” of electric vehicles, emphasizing the environmental strain caused by mining.

Can mining EV batteries lead to a more sustainable future?

The rise of electric vehicles (EVs) has been heralded as a major step towards a more sustainable future. However, the environmental and ethical implications of mining for the minerals necessary for EV batteries raise critical questions.

Are battery minerals the new oil?

By Daan Walter , Will Atkinson , Sudeshna Mohanty , Kingsmill Bond , Chiara Gulli, Amory Lovins In The Battery Mineral Loop, RMI lays out a comprehensive strategy to address the rising demand for battery minerals. Battery minerals are not the new oil.

Are end-of-life batteries the new mineral ore?

At that point, end-of-life batteries will become the new mineral ore, limiting the need for any mining altogether. We have enough to get there; our known reserves of lithium, cobalt, and nickel are twice the level of total virgin demand we may require, and announced mining projects are already sufficient to meet almost all virgin demand.

How can we accelerate action on battery minerals?

To accelerate action, all stakeholders, from governments to corporate innovators, will need to lean in to capture the circular opportunity. A comprehensive strategy to address the rising demand for battery minerals.

Are new mines the only way to get more lithium?

Proposals for new mines abound, accompanied by controversies. One proposed site threatens the only habitat of a rare Nevadan wildflower, for example, while another has outraged both indigenous groups and ranchers. But new mines aren't the only way to get more lithium. And they're certainly not the fastest.