Rising global energy demand, fueled by EVs and AI data centers, requires a dynamic grid. This smarter infrastructure must integrate renewables and manage fluctuating loads, driving unprecedented demand for the critical minerals—like copper and lithium—that enable energy storage and grid resilience.Copper and Lithium, among other critical minerals and metals, will play a pivotal role in this energy transformation, providing the necessary energy storage solutions to support the development of a more resilient and efficient grid.