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The race to secure critical minerals has intensified at the same time as the international community has recognised the need for more sustainable and responsible mining practices. Translating the resulting frameworks and guidelines into concrete action will require consolidating Global South policy and advocacy networks.

16 Oct 2026

Rainforest in Papua province, Indonesia.

Green policy targets environmental outcomes, while industry and trade focus on jobs and growth. When misaligned, green efforts stall and competitiveness weakens.

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A system built on renewables introduces new risks, as critical bottlenecks shift to refining, processing, and mineral-supply chains.

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If they are serious about a sustainable future, they must close loopholes and extend coal policies across clients’ entire value chains, denying new financing to companies using coal unless they have credible, time-bound clean energy plans.

10 September 2025

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3 July 2025

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27 May 2025

Copper, nickel and silicon are the most critical to India’s mineral security due to exponentially rising demand trends and significant supply chain vulnerabilities

13 May 2025

Nickel smelter in Russia

20 April 2025

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29 March 2025

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26 March 2025

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8 January 2025

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