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IEA Warns: Lithium Demand to Soar, Tensions Rise

6/8/2025

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The International Energy Agency warns that by 2040, demand for critical minerals will soar, with lithium needs skyrocketing fivefold. China's grip on supply raises geopolitical tensions, highlighting the fragility of our supply chains. To ensure energy security, we must urgently diversify resources and lessen our reliance on a single source.

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The International Energy Agency warns that by 2040, demand for critical minerals will soar, with lithium needs skyrocketing fivefold. China's grip on supply raises geopolitical tensions, highlighting the fragility of our supply chains. To ensure energy security, we must urgently diversify resources and lessen our reliance on a single source.