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This Critical Mineral Will Fuel the Next-Gen Energy Grid

National Trade News capital-markets note (2026-07-09): The global economic landscape is undergoing a fundamental transformation highlighted by a heavier reliance on energy. The proliferation of artificial… Primary source: original at ETF Trends (etftrends.com).

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The global economic landscape is undergoing a fundamental transformation highlighted by a heavier reliance on energy. The proliferation of artificial intelligence (AI) usage is only going to accelerate this trend, which creates an opportunity for a specific critical mineral: lithium. “Global energy demand is continuing to increase, driven by economic and population growth, electrification and [...]

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