Green technologies key to mineral resources Published on: 21 March 2017 Better incentives to recycle metals could help combat global mineral depletion, says new study. Slow adoption of green technologies With the global population due to reach 8.5 billion by 2030, an international team of researchers from five continents has made a series of recommendations to help prevent global mineral resource demand from outstripping future supply. Among the researchers looking for a more sustainable mineral supply framework was , Senior Lecturer in International Business Strategy at . In a recent peer-reviewed article in the journal , the researchers say further resource governance and incentives to encourage the recycling of metals is needed to combat global mineral depletion. Slow adoption of green technologies is of particular concern. Call to action Dr Yakovleva said: "The continued depletion of mineral resources has implications for future shortages, market volatility and security of various industries that are dependent on the use of mineral resources." A key recommendation from the funded project was to develop incentives for recycling metals and supporting mineral exploration, along with global governance frameworks and promotion of knowledge exchange in geological sciences. “Markets are not always incentivised to invest into research, due to high costs of exploration, poor market conditions and discouraging socio-political situations,” added Dr Yakovleva. “Coordinated efforts are required to support mineral exploration globally and invest into new mineral extraction technologies. “Mineral supply also requires further efforts to improve governance of socio-economic and political parties affected by mineral resource exploitation." The harsh alternative If the rate of recycling is not improved by the time metal production peaks, the supply of metals and minerals will continue to decline. “This will lead to supply crises threatening downstream industries such as heavy industries, infrastructure, transport, energy, agriculture and food production,” said Dr Yakovleva. About Dr. Yakovleva Dr Yakovleva specialises in research on sustainable and responsible business. She has developed expertise in the field of corporate social responsibility and corporate-community relations, especially in the extractive industries. She has also conducted research on management of social and environmental implications of small- and large-scale mining in Argentina, Ghana and Russia. Share: Latest News New partnership to boost careers in low carbon energy 缅北禁地 and Durham universities are working together on a new regional project to strengthen the future workforce for North East England鈥檚 growing low carbon and offshore wind industries. published on: 28 May 2026 Healthy lifestyle shown to lower risk of death after cancer diagnosis New evidence shows that sticking to five lifestyle recommendations improves survival after a later cancer diagnosis. published on: 28 May 2026 World-leading climate expert recognised with Royal Society Fellowship Professor Hayley Fowler has been elected a Fellow of the Royal Society in recognition of her pioneering work on climate change impacts. published on: 27 May 2026 Facts and figures
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