Business and Trade Sub-Committee on Economic Security, Arms and Export Controls: Critical minerals
Committee hears from witnesses
The Business and Trade Sub-Committee on Economic Security, Arms and Export Controls is holding an oral evidence session on critical minerals. This will examine the UK's supply chain, geopolitical risks, and strategic dependence on critical minerals essential for renewable energy, defence, and manufacturing sectors.
Critical minerals are vital to national economic and security interests, underpinning the transition to net-zero energy, military capabilities, and advanced manufacturing. Supply chain vulnerabilities pose risks to industrial competitiveness and defence, making this inquiry directly relevant to UK strategic autonomy and industrial policy.
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