Asia School of Business

Global Inquiry, Local Heart

Critical Minerals in Southeast Asia: From Extraction-Led Growth to Circular Supply Chains

Angela Tritto

Southeast Asia is emerging as a critical node in global supply chains for energy transition minerals, with governments prioritizing mining, processing, and electric vehicle (EV) industrialization. However, policy frameworks remain heavily focused on upstream and midstream activities, with limited attention to recycling, reuse, and material substitution.