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. Lead is the most common element found in batteries but it can also be toxic if not properly stored, said the report, which was released on Monday.
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".