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G7 Urged to Build Critical-Minerals Supply Chain

10/22/2025

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Fatih Birol, the International Energy Agency's executive director, says the G7 should build a critical-minerals supply chain to reduce dependence on China.
At the Toronto meeting, he will urge collaboration among G7 members to diversify processing of strategic minerals.
Birol warns that inaction could trigger a crisis like the 1970s oil shortages.
The talks address growing electricity demand from technology and electric vehicles, with Canada positioned to strengthen its role.

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Fatih Birol, the International Energy Agency's executive director, says the G7 should build a critical-minerals supply chain to reduce dependence on China.
At the Toronto meeting, he will urge collaboration among G7 members to diversify processing of strategic minerals.
Birol warns that inaction could trigger a crisis like the 1970s oil shortages.
The talks address growing electricity demand from technology and electric vehicles, with Canada positioned to strengthen its role.