Industries around the world heavily depend on mining. Metals such as aluminum, copper, and iron ore are essential ingredients in products we use every day—from automobiles to washing machines. And though demand for these metals had been growing steadily for years, the outbreak of COVID-19 has sent shockwaves through global supply chains and caused unpredictable swings in demand. Perhaps one of the greatest reasons for market movement comes down to the demand for green products and electric vehicles. As countries around the world begin to pledge carbon neutrality, demand for products that don't rely on fossil fuels is spiking. Electric vehicles are one such product, and the metals used to create their batteries—lithium and cobalt—have seen a corresponding uptick in demand. But as with ...
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