Business Planet heads to Greece to find out what Europe is doing to secure the finite resources that will be critical for high-tech and the renewable energy revolution.
Rare earth metals and other key minerals are transforming the world. They are the key ingredients for the magnets, motors and batteries, used in high-growth sectors like electric car and wind turbine production.
Rare earth elements are essential for the production of almost all the industrial products of our society. From cell phones, to solar cells, to wind turbines. If we want to preserve the quality of our life and also have a smooth transition to the green economy, it is important to secure the supply of these materials.