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The Energy Transition in Slovakia

Slovakia is steadily advancing its energy transition, with a focus on integrating clean energy sources alongside its traditional energy mix of nuclear, natural gas, and coal. The country is making significant strides in battery manufacturing and clean mobility, with an emphasis on expanding its role in Europe’s electric vehicle and energy storage sectors. Slovakia’s mineral production, including copper, aluminium, and iron, supports these industries and contributes to the EU's critical mineral supply chain. The country is also investing in renewable energy, particularly solar and hydropower, to meet its climate goals. As an EU member, Slovakia aligns with regional ESG standards, ensuring that its energy and mineral policies support both economic growth and environmental sustainability. Slovakia’s geopolitical position, active participation in the EU and NATO, and commitment to sustainable practices position it as an important player in Central Europe’s energy and industrial transformation. Through its focus on green technologies and expanding mineral capacity, Slovakia is reinforcing its role in Europe’s clean energy future.

Latest news and insights

Stay ahead in the energy transition with SFA (Oxford)’s cutting-edge insights into how Slovakia’s battery manufacturing growth, clean mobility push, and ESG compliance are reinforcing its place in Central Europe’s energy and critical minerals transition.

Declaring a US Trade Emergency

3 April 2025 | Jamie Underwood

The US declared a trade emergency, imposing sweeping tariffs, rare exemptions, and bold legal moves. What triggered it, and what will happen next?

Slovakia's international economic, trade, and security alliances
Slovakia's energy and power mix
Critical Minerals production in Slovakia

Join us at SFA (Oxford)'s Critical Minerals events

Join us in person or online from Slovakia for SFA (Oxford)’s latest Critical Minerals events, focused on the key materials driving the energy transition and low-carbon technologies. Connect with global leaders, government, investors, miners, end users, and key players across the supply chain and recycling sector, and stay ahead of the trends shaping the battery metals and PGM markets. Register today to secure your place.

The Battery Metals Lectures

Thursday, 15 May 2025

New York 05:00 (EDT), London 10:00 (BST), Frankfurt 11:00 (CEST), Johannesburg 11:00 (SAST), Moscow 12:00 (MSK), Tokyo 18:00 (JST)

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SFA's Oxford Battery Metals Lectures were held on Thursday 15th May.

The Oxford Platinum Lectures

Friday, 16 May 2025

New York 05:00 (EDT), London 10:00 (BST), Frankfurt 11:00 (CEST), Johannesburg 11:00 (SAST), Moscow 12:00 (MSK), Tokyo 18:00 (JST)

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The prestigious Oxford Platinum Lectures returns on Friday 16th May 2025.

New York PGM Lectures

Tuesday, 10 September 2024

New York 05:00 (EDT), London 10:00 (BST), Frankfurt 11:00 (CEST), Johannesburg 11:00 (SAST), Moscow 12:00 (MSK), Tokyo 18:00 (JST)

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Our special event returns to New York Platinum Week, discussing global events impacting the palladium market.

Energy Raw Materials and products produced in Slovakia

LithoX | Critical Minerals and the Global Energy Transition

The global energy transition to net zero is underway. Who is leading? How are supply chains being secured? How do the geopolitics vary? SFA (Oxford) provides a global overview of critical minerals, policy and legislation.

Europe

Europe's focus on circular economies and sustainable practices underpins its approach to critical minerals like lithium and cobalt, essential for e-mobility and energy storage. The region's advanced economies drive innovation in mining and recycling, aiming for supply chain resilience.

Rare Earths Elements

Critical components powering the global economy, from high-tech consumer electronics to essential renewable energy technologies.

Minor Metals and Minerals

Minor metals play a pivotal role in advancing the energy transition by enabling significant improvements in energy efficiency and the performance of clean energy technologies.

Meet the Critical Minerals team

Trusted advice from a dedicated team of experts.

Henk de Hoop

Chief Executive Officer

Beresford Clarke

Managing Director: Technical & Research

Jamie Underwood

Principal Consultant

Ismet Soyocak

ESG & Critical Minerals Lead

Rj Coetzee

Senior Market Analyst: Battery Materials and Technologies

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