- Green energy transition will not only face critical mineral shortfall, but geopolitical and supply disruption risks as well due to mining being concentrated in few regions. Without adequate investment in mining and recycling, mineral supply-demand mismatch will worsen - International Energy Agency. https://iea.blob.core.windows.net/assets/ee01701d-1d5c-4ba8-9df6-abeeac9de99a/GlobalCriticalMineralsOutlook2024.pdf 22 comments science