IEA chief expresses concern over China's dominance in strategic minerals

International Energy Agency's Fatih Birol calls for diversified supply chains

20250827 Fatih Birol

International Energy Agency head Fatih Birol, second from left, attends a session on global energy as part of the World Climate Industry Expo in Busan, South Korea, on Aug. 27.

KIM JAEWON

BUSAN, South Korea -- The head of the International Energy Agency (IEA) said he is concerned about China's dominance of strategic minerals and called on the global community to cooperate to diversify supply chains.

Sponsored Content

About Sponsored ContentThis content was commissioned by Nikkei's Global Business Bureau.