英国推出关键矿产策略，以减少对海外供应依赖

Core Insights - The UK government has launched a critical mineral strategy to reduce reliance on foreign supplies by 2035, aiming for 10% of domestic demand to be met by UK production and 20% from recycling [1] - The strategy is supported by up to £50 million in new funding and aims to ensure that no single country supplies more than 60% of any critical mineral by 2035 [1] - Current domestic production of critical minerals in the UK meets only 6% of its demand, with a focus on increasing the mining and processing of lithium, nickel, tungsten, and rare earth elements [1] Industry Demand - The UK urgently needs a secure and long-term supply of critical minerals, which are essential for smartphones and electric vehicles, and increasingly important for data centers powered by artificial intelligence [1] - Demand for basic materials in the UK is expected to surge, with copper consumption projected to nearly double and lithium demand expected to increase by 1,100% by 2035 [1] International Collaboration - Earlier this year, the UK and Saudi Arabia reached a mineral cooperation agreement aimed at strengthening supply chains and attracting new investments into the UK [2]