During the next decade, copper is forecast to reach the world's largest market value amongst other critical materials, with a projected value of 394 billion U.S. dollars by 2029. Ranking second, the global market value of lithium is estimated to surpass 191 billion U.S. dollars by 2028. Meanwhile, graphene's market value is forecast to reach some 1.3 billion U.S. dollars by that same year. These minerals and materials are expected to play a critical role in the growth of next generation technologies.
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