Prices of key materials for the energy transition, 1900 to 2022

Prices are measured in 1998 dollars per tonne, which adjusts for inflation, using the Consumer Price Index.

CopperCopper19002022$5kLithiumLithium19002022$10kAluminumAluminum19002022$10kNickelNickel19002022$20kGraphiteGraphite19002022$2kCobaltCobalt19002022$50kSiliconSilicon19002022$2kRare earthsRare earths19002022$20kSilverSilver19002022$500k
Prices of  key materials for the energy transition

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