Which parts of the supply chain pose the greatest risk to energy transition plans? The biggest problems are upstream, in the mines and production facilities where metals and other materials are pulled from the ground and processed. But as the FT’s Amanda Chu reports, just a few countries dominate this part of the supply chain, which can make it especially vulnerable for manufacturers.

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