EU's energy transition 'could be endangered' by a lack of raw materials for wind and solar

Rare-earth materials used for turbine permanent-magnet generators face the greatest demand issues, says the European Commission report, with increased competition from electric vehicles

Geologists at a rare-earth mine in South Africa.
Geologists at a rare-earth mine in South Africa.AFP/Getty
Published 22 April 2020, 10:26Updated 22 April 2020, 10:26