The global trend towards renewable energy and energy storage technologies will create a " heightened demand " for metals such as lead and lithium that are used in batteries , according to a World bank report . The shift towards clean energy " could result in opportunities for mineral - rich investment " but the bank warned these states must prepare " long - term strategies that enable them to make smart investment decisions " .
The global trend towards renewable energy and energy storage technology will create a "heightened demand" for metals such as lead and lithium that are used in batteries, according to a World Bank report. The shift towards clean energy "could result in opportunities for mineral-rich countries" but the bank warned these states must prepare "long-term strategies that enable them to make smart investment decisions".