"The rapid development of electric vehicles is fuelling a geopolitical scramble for minerals in the deep sea."
"In April, US President Donald Trump signed an executive order to expedite sea-bed exploration."
"China has tightened export controls for rare-earth elements, reinforcing the importance of these minerals."
Rapid development of electric vehicles is increasing global demand for minerals found on the deep-sea floor. Governments are responding with policy actions to secure access to these resources: in April, US President Donald Trump signed an executive order to expedite sea-bed exploration. China has tightened export controls on rare-earth elements, reinforcing the strategic and economic importance of these minerals. These moves reflect intensifying geopolitical competition over critical mineral supply chains essential for clean-energy technologies and electric-vehicle batteries. Policy shifts are likely to accelerate technological, economic, and diplomatic efforts to secure reliable and sustainable mineral supplies.
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