Read on to learn what trends and challenges could be ahead for North America as it races to secure supply of key raw materials for its growing EV industry.
Key raw materials used to power electric vehicles (EVs) have become the center of attention lately, with governments taking notice of how essential they are for the green transition.
Metals such as lithium, cobalt and nickel are making news headlines globally as the western world continues to build out and strengthen its supply chains.
In North America, governments have called for more domestic sources of raw materials, as well as local processing of essential minerals used in lithium-ion batteries; they have also made partnerships with allies a crucial part of the move towards more independence from China.