Critical Minerals Supply Chains: The Case of China’s Electric Battery Industry

Yanrui Wu
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Yanrui Wu: Department of Economics, University of Western Australia, http://www.web.uwa.edu.au/person/yanrui.wu

No 26-03, Economics Discussion / Working Papers from The University of Western Australia, Department of Economics

Abstract: This report presents an overview of the supply chains of key EV battery critical minerals by examining the electric battery industry of China. It highlights the potential supply chain risks and discusses options to minimize these risks. It then provides several policy recommendations for relevant governments.

Keywords: electric vehicle industry; EV batteries; battery critical minerals; supply chains (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: F13 L62 O25 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 32
Date: 2026
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