Nansai, K. et al. 2017. The role of primary processing in the supply risks of critical metals.

ArticlesAndReports
1
Methods & Tools
Supply risk, an overview
View All Methods & Tools
0
Documentation

No data available!
0
Legislation

No data available!
0
Data

No data available!
0
Portal

No data available!
ArticlesAndReports

Nansai, K. et al. 2017. The role of primary processing in the supply risks of critical metals.

Definition: This study seeks to understand the role of primary processing, i.e. the first post-mining stage, in supply risk, by means of a case study on three critical metals (neodymium, cobalt, and platinum) in the context of Japan. Applying the ‘footprint’ concept with a multiregional input–output model, we have quantified the direct and indirect vulnerability of the Japanese economy to such risks. Considering the supply risks associated with primary processors, we find that Japanese final consumers are exposed to relatively higher supply risks for neodymium as compared with cobalt and platinum. Our study shows that the primary processing stage of a metal’s supply chain may contribute significantly to the overall supply risks, suggesting that this stage should be taken into due account in understanding and mitigating supply-chain vulnerability through, e.g. supplier diversification and alternative material development.


Direct Access
Knowledge Basket
0
Articles & Reports

No data available!
0
Other

No data available!
1
Question
Which raw materials are critical for the EU and why?
View All Questions
0
FlowSheet

No data available!