The government of the United Kingdom plans to set up an expert committee on critical minerals to provide independent advice on the scope and content of a critical minerals strategy to meet the country's net-zero carbon emissions targets, it said.
In a move designed to guide investment decisions, the government also plans to update the country's critical minerals list, which details materials that are deemed essential for the nation's economy and national security but that face supply risks, it noted."We will also champion free and open global trade, including through free trade agreements, to support this ambition and will explore...