Rare metals, such as niobium, are at the heart of green technology which is why Taseko continues to advance its wholly-owned niobium project. Aley, the world’s largest niobium deposit, outside the two operating mines in Brazil, will be one of the leading producers of niobium, contributing significantly to the development of green technologies.

This article provides good insight into the role and importance of rare metals in reducing oil and gas consumption and replacing it with green technologies like wind turbines and electric vehicles.

The New York Times: The Next Resource Shortage