Critical minerals modelling: Mining vs recycling

Certain minerals are critical for building a more sustainable future. These minerals include nickel (Ni), lithium (Li), cobalt (Co), copper (Cu), and many more. These minerals need to be obtained, either through mining, or by recycling existing products which are discarded as waste.

Critical minerals modelling with the Energy Transition and Integration (ET&I) team uses a system thinking approach to identify the inherent dependency of the variables affecting one another, offering the mining industry sophisticated analyses of these essential resources. This modelling technique encompasses various technical considerations, which enables projection of the mining and recycling necessary to meet future demand goals.

This enables industry to gain strategic insights into critical minerals, facilitating informed decisions on exploration, extraction, and market positioning.

It empowers mining companies to navigate the dynamic landscape of these pivotal resources while contributing to the advancement of sustainable technologies.