At a time of intense geopolitical tension, any reliance on foreign imports exposes a country to some risk.
But as the British government attempts to use advanced technology to lift the country out of its economic slump, its longstanding dependence on overseas suppliers for battery materials could become one of its most dangerous positions.
Required for most electronics, EVs and fundamental to the manufacturing industry, a modern economy cannot exist without a reliable supply of batteries and the materials that go into their construction.
The UK in many ways can actually be seen as a global leader when it comes to battery research and manufacturing innovation, but when it comes to sourcing the critical minerals needed to make lithium-ion batteries, it leans heavily on the well-established supply chains in regions like East Asia….
