Critical Metals Handbook

This handbook provides essential insights into critical metals, addressing their significance and the challenges of supply and sustainability.

The Critical Metals Handbook serves as a comprehensive review and synthesis of the occurrence and strategic significance of critical metals. Each key metal is addressed in its own chapter, making the information accessible without requiring a high level of geological knowledge. Co-published with the British Geological Survey, this handbook is designed to be a valuable resource for a wide range of readers, from professionals in the mining sector to policymakers focused on resource management.

In today's world, mankind is utilizing an increasingly diverse array of metals in larger quantities than ever before. This trend has led to growing concerns regarding the long-term availability of secure and adequate supplies of essential metals. Critical metals, which are economically significant yet potentially at risk of future scarcity, are particularly concerning. Unfortunately, there is often limited information available about their concentrations in the Earth’s crust, extraction methods, and effective recycling and disposal practices.

The Critical Metals Handbook brings together a wealth of knowledge on these metals, offering insights from international experts on various aspects, including geology, deposits, processing, applications, recycling, environmental considerations, and market dynamics. It aims to equip a broad, non-specialist audience with the necessary information to enhance the future security and sustainability of critical metal supplies.