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The race to power the future with battery storage is hitting a major snag: critical minerals like lithium, nickel, and cobalt are running out of steam. Mining these materials takes years, supply can’t keep up with demand, and China dominates refining—giving it outsized control over the global battery supply chain. Recycling? It’s not ready yet—the current generation of batteries won’t start dying off until after 2035, and even then, recycling will barely scratch the surface of future needs. Meanwhile, lithium prices crashed, killing investment in new mines, while China’s grip tightens, using export controls as leverage. Even newer battery tech like LFP still depends on these same scarce resources. The solution? We’ll need massive infrastructure upgrades, new regulations, and time—years, not months—to make this energy revolution truly sustainable. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/d6ad9cbe0890ceb8

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