The critical minerals race isn’t just about mining

The race for critical minerals is entering a new phase. As demand surges from AI, electrification and the wider energy transition, securing supplies of these vital materials is not simply a question of finding and extracting new sources - it's about processing, too, and the supply chains that connect them. As rising geopolitical tensions expose the vulnerabilities of this system, Yun B. Choi, CEO and Executive Chairman of Korea Zinc, explains why building resilient, diversified processing capacity is becoming a strategic priority. The World Economic Forum's Securing Minerals for Energy and T