European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has emphasised the need for additional manufacturing capacity and secure access to critical minerals for a green transition

The new ‘one million phones for the planet’ programme aims to support a circular economy and Vodafone’s 2040 net zero emissions goal

It will initially serve the polyurethane industry to make foams for insulation and mattresses, protective coatings, sealants and adhesives

It is expected to improve the resilience of the UK’s supply chain for critical minerals, which are essential for manufacturing products such as EV batteries and wind turbines

By 2026, the automotive industry could account for half of global cobalt demand

New research suggests demand for raw materials and rare earth metals could surge by 500% in order to deliver the low carbon technologies needed to decarbonise