Graphite
Graphite is essential in producing lithium-ion batteries and many other industrial products.
Most of it is mined in China, which controls a significant portion of the world’s graphite supply. This dominance has made China a key player in the global electronic and electric vehicle supply chain.
China has started enforcing stricter environmental rules and improving working conditions to tackle the environmental and social issues linked to graphite mining. They are also working on cleaning up mined areas and using more eco-friendly methods to reduce pollution and land damage.