Metals for a green future

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Some of the raw materials used in renewable energy systems and key industries such as aerospace, defence, health, automotive and consumer electronics currently have few substitutes and are not widely available globally. They are defined as strategic and critical raw materials because they perform an essential function in the manufacture of a product, the absence of which would have significant consequences for a country’s economy or national security.

A wide range of minerals and metals are also classified as strategic and critical. These raw materials contribute to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and achieving a low-carbon future.
Likewise, metals such as cobalt, lithium, manganese, copper and minerals such as graphite play an important role in new technologies.

German industry uses over 80% of the chemical elements of the periodic table (source: BDI).

Current focus lies particularly on lithium, which – among other applications – is needed for battery cell production. Due to the increase in battery cell production in Europe, market players are becoming increasingly aware of the shortage of lithium supply.
Our partner DERA has conducted a study on risk assessment and future market supply. You can view it here: DERA Study 54 (available only in German).

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DEM is being established as a publicly traded company—its shares are already available for trading through Commertunity AG

📢 DEM – Deutsche E Metalle AG will be merged with Commertunity AG (WKN A3DKE6), which is listed on the Düsseldorf Stock Exchange. The stock is already tradable under the name Commertunity AG; the renaming to DEM – Deutsche E Metalle AG is expected to take place shortly.

The transaction creates the first publicly traded German platform for critical raw materials, with a focus on lithium. The core asset comprises over 70,000 hectares of lithium concessions in Argentina’s Lithium Triangle — in vicinity to Rio Tinto’s $6.7 billion acquisition of Arcadium Lithium.

The merger was approved by more than 98% of the shareholder votes at the AGM of Commertunity AG.

Further Information regarding Commertunity AG