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Global demand for critical minerals is rising, raising concerns over conflict, environment, and rights, prompting UN call for responsible, cooperative mining.
Rising global demand for critical minerals like lithium, cobalt, and nickel—expected to triple by 2030 and quadruple by 2040—is driving concerns over geopolitical tensions, environmental harm, and human rights abuses, particularly in fragile states where most resources are extracted.
The UN Security Council heard warnings from officials including Rosemary DiCarlo and UK representatives about the need for responsible mining, transparent supply chains, and equitable benefits, urging international cooperation, stronger governance, and conflict-sensitive investment to ensure the clean energy transition supports stability and development.
La demanda mundial de minerales críticos está aumentando, lo que aumenta las preocupaciones sobre el conflicto, el medio ambiente y los derechos, lo que lleva a la ONU a pedir una minería responsable y cooperativa.