Meeting the requirements of the Paris
Agreement to keep the global average temperature from rising
more than 2ºC above pre-industrial levels will mean vastly
expanded use of low-carbon sources of electricity, such as
wind and solar power, as well as advanced technologies for
long-term energy storage. These demands will increase demand
for many minerals, including a range of base and rare earth
metals. By planning ahead, resource rich developing
countries can prepare themselves to meet the challenges and
opportunities afforded by increased demand for minerals.