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Governments around the world commit to making energy efficiency a cornerstone of energy policy amid Strait of Hormuz crisis
Countries agree on stronger efficiency action to shield households and businesses from price volatility and strengthen resilience to future shocks as they contend with impacts of Middle East war Dozens of governments from across the globe issued a joint statement today agreeing to make energy efficiency a cornerstone of energy policy, recognising its critical role in building resilience against future energy shocks, improving affordability for consumers and boosting economic competitiveness.Meeting at the IEA’s 11th Annual Global Conference on Energy Efficiency in Montreal, co-hosted by the Government of Canada, ministers and senior officials from all continents said recent…
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Global Critical Minerals Outlook 2026
Critical minerals have rapidly moved to the heart of global discussions on energy and economic security. Their indispensable role across several energy technologies as well as other industries of strategic importance such as high-tech manufacturing, AI and digital systems, and aerospace and defence, have underlined the need to enhance the resilience and diversity of their supply chains. The 2026 edition of the IEA’s annual Global Critical Minerals Outlook includes a detailed assessment of the latest market, investment and technology trends, along with their implications for critical mineral security. The report provides a snapshot of recent industry developments and offers medium…
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Share of top refining country for data centres and high-tech-related strategic minerals, 2024
Share of top refining country for data centres and high-tech-related strategic minerals, 2024 WEO 2025
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Average share of refining in top producing country for key minerals, 2024-2035
Average share of refining in top producing country for key minerals, 2024-2035 WEO 2025
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Year-on-year change in electricity generation by source in selected regions, H1 2025
Europe United States India China Electricity
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Economy-wide electrification rate in selected regions, 2000-2024
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Stockpiling cost breakdown for rare earth permanent magnets for IEA Member countries
Stockpiling cost breakdown for rare earth permanent magnets for IEA Member countries critical mineral commentary
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Executive Director meets with Prime Minister of Australia to discuss urgent energy challenges facing Asia-Pacific region
Meetings in Canberra amid Middle East crisis also include bilateral with Climate and Energy Minister and address to high-level audience in Great Hall of Parliament House IEA Executive Director Fatih Birol met today with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese of Australia and other senior government figures in Canberra to discuss the significant energy market challenges facing the Asia-Pacific region due to the war in the Middle East, as well as measures that could help ease pressures on consumers. The effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz amid the conflict has slowed a significant portion of the world’s oil…
