Chinese companies are expected to hold nearly 70% of global battery capacity by decade's end.
Chinese miners are set to overtake major producers by 2025.
Investment in batteries is expected to surpass $1.6 trillion by 2040.
The Democratic Republic of Congo accounts for 74% of the world's cobalt output.
In this graphic, Visual Capitalist has partnered with EnergyX to explore the growth of global clean energy investment.
Three countries account for almost 90% of the lithium produced in the world.
Visual Capitalist has partnered with EnergyX to show why drops in prices and growing demand may make now the right time to invest in lithium.
An accelerated energy transition would propel demand for metals such as graphite, lithium, and nickel.
Lithium-ion batteries are critical for many modern technologies, from smartphones to smart cities. Here's how this critical technology works.
This graphic shows that demand for lithium will outstrip supply by 46%. But direct lithium extraction could be a solution to this problem.