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Critical Materials Education Center
Essential metals and minerals at the heart of the new commodity supercycle.
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The Era of Critical Materials: Powering Our Planet Toward a Brighter Future
We explore the essential minerals driving the energy revolution, from copper's role in electrification to uranium's impact on nuclear power, and the rise of battery storage technology. Join us on a journey through the periodic table to understand how these critical materials are needed to meet the rising global demand for energy.
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Insights – Why Critical Materials Are Leading the New Commodity Cycle
Critical materials are being repriced as strategic assets in a new commodity supercycle driven by deglobalization, fiscal dominance and energy security, not traditional cyclical demand. As global investment pivots toward electrification and secure supply chains, SETM and METL provide targeted exposure to the companies positioned at the center of this structural shift.
Video - Critical Materials in an Era of Energy Security and Defense
Rising geopolitical risk, energy insecurity and record defense spending are reshaping demand for critical materials and precious metals. In this episode of Metals in Motion, Steve Schoffstall breaks down what today’s market volatility means and why long-term fundamentals for uranium, copper, rare earths, gold and silver remain compelling.
Educational Video - Nickel: A Battery Metal Powering the EV Revolution
Nickel is essential for the batteries used in EVs, which are becoming more popular as vehicle manufacturers and consumers embrace the EV revolution and countries add incentives or build in legislation supporting their adoption.
Educational Video - Lithium: Driving the EV Revolution Forward
Electric vehicles, also known as EVs, are at the heart of the world’s efforts to reach aggressive net-zero carbon emissions goals.
Infographic - 9 Critical Energy Minerals for Investors
Sprott has identified nine essential minerals from the U.S. 2022 Critical Minerals List that play a vital role in transitioning to clean energy, opening up investment opportunities in the fast-changing clean energy market.
White Paper - A New Era: How Critical Minerals are Driving the Global Energy Transition
Critical minerals are essential for the global energy transition as we gradually phase out CO2-intensive energy sources with cleaner sources, including nuclear, solar, wind, hydro and geothermal energy.
More on Critical Materials
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Special Report
The Rare Earths Powering the Next Wave of Robotics
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Infographic
Rare Earths Essential to Technology: Modern Robotics
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Sprott Uranium Report
Record Term Prices Mark a New Phase for Uranium
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Video
World Nuclear Symposium Key Takeaways: Ambition Turning into Action
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Sprott Copper Report
Copper’s Rally Meets a Deepening Supply Crunch
"Electrification and green energy are pivotal to advancing 4IR (fourth industrial revolution) technologies, and the resulting demand pressures on critical minerals like copper, lithium and uranium are sparking a new commodity supercycle."
Paul Wong, CFA
Market Strategist
Investment Risks and Important Disclosure
This article discusses a range of potential economic scenarios that could arise if current geopolitical conditions persist or deteriorate. These scenarios, including those expressed in the present or future tense, are illustrative only and should not be viewed as predictive, promissory or guaranteed.
Relative to other sectors, precious metals and natural resources investments have higher headline risk and are more sensitive to changes in economic data, political or regulatory events, and underlying commodity price fluctuations. Risks related to extraction, storage and liquidity should also be considered.
Gold and precious metals are referred to with terms of art like "store of value," "safe haven" and "safe asset." These terms should not be construed to guarantee any form of investment safety. While “safe” assets like gold, Treasuries, money market funds and cash generally do not carry a high risk of loss relative to other asset classes, any asset may lose value, which may involve the complete loss of invested principal.
Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Investments, commentary and statements are unique and may not be reflective of investments and commentary in other strategies managed by any other Sprott entity or affiliate. Opinions expressed in this presentation are those of the presenters and may vary widely from opinions of other Sprott affiliates. Forward-looking language should not be construed as predictive. While third-party sources are believed to be reliable, Sprott makes no guarantee as to their accuracy or timeliness. This information does not constitute an offer or solicitation and may not be relied upon or considered to be the rendering of tax, legal, accounting or professional advice. It does not constitute a recommendation to purchase, sell or hold gold, silver, mining equities, exchange-traded products or any other investment.
