Weekly Commodity Review, Climate Change, Rare Earth Metals And La Nina

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Two years ago the IPPC (International Government Panel on Climate Change) argued that we must cut global emissions in half by 2030 in order to meet the goal of keeping global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius as agreed to in Paris in 2015 at the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP 21). In response to such dire predictions, the world is moving toward renewable and smart technologies at an accelerating pace.

Climate solutions, such as solar energy, wind energy, and electric vehicles, depend on rare earth metals. These so-called "green tech metals" have unique magnetic and luminescent qualities that make them very difficult to substitute with other elements. In 2017 the World  Bank launched its first major study on green tech metals. The authors argue that meeting the Paris Accord will result in skyrocketing demand for metals such as cadmium, neodymium, and indium.

Source: Greenbiz.com

As countries transition to low-emissions economies, we need to make sure we source metals in an environmentally and socially sustainable manner. We can do so by committing to three practices: repatriating primary mining; recycling metals; and repairing our technology rather than replacing it. 

Greenland promises to be the world's 2nd biggest producer of Rare Earth metals after China. However, political issues pose a challenge for a country that has seen Climate Change, first hand, for years.

Here is an interesting article I wrote that discusses a bit more about the importance of Greenland a major rare earth metal source.

Unfortunately, Greenland is in the midst of political turmoil that threatens the discovery and production of Rare Earth metals, important for technologies related to Climate Change, itself.

However, I firmly believe regardless of whether or not Greenland becomes a leader in the Rare Earth Metals solution, investing in an ETF such as RMEX Is a good long-term investment. I continue to see the planet-warming as a whole and in contrast to certain scientists who feel that solar activity, not C02 and other greenhouse gases will save the planet. Impossible in my opinion. 

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Here are some potential longer-term plays with regards to Rare Earth Metals. Notice, as of the end of 2020, Greenland Minerals Limited up 112%. However, political controversy in that great country with respect to Climate Change and environmental concerns digging for Rare Earth Metals are creating challenges in Greenland. However, I still like this industry longer term as Climate Change will only get worse in my opinion--Jim Roemer

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