First Report - A rock and a hard place: building critical mineral resilience

Description of impact

My deposition of evidence to a call for information is specifically referenced in the House of Commons Final Report.

Who is affected

Decision makers in government interested in net zero and critical metal supply chains.

Narrative

The document discusses the importance of critical minerals for the UK's national security, economic resilience, and ability to meet net zero targets. It highlights the risks associated with the supply chains of these minerals, which are concentrated in countries with autocratic or hostile governments. The document notes that China dominates the global processing of critical minerals and has exploited this dominance to retaliate against other countries. The UK Government has produced a Critical Minerals Strategy and Refresh, but the scope of the strategy is too broad and lacks a sense of urgency. The document urges the Government to define the UK's role in the critical minerals value chain and to promote high environmental, social, and governance standards in mining. It also emphasizes the need for a strategic approach to partnerships and the importance of preserving relationships with countries in the value chain.

Impact status	Open
Impact date	15 Dec 2023
Category of impact	Public Policy Impact, Public Discourse Impact
Impact level	Change adopted - end stage