Critical mineral supply chains are under increasing pressure from investors to ensure ethical sourcing and traceability, with Queensland at the forefront of this movement.
Queensland boasts a robust regulatory framework that aligns with global environmental, social, and governance (ESG) standards, making it a leader in this area.
The growing demand for critical minerals, such as cobalt, copper, graphite, lithium, nickel, and rare earth elements, which are essential for clean energy and advanced technology, has led to greater scrutiny of the environmental and ethical aspects of supply chains.
As the demand for critical minerals grows, greater scrutiny is being applied to the environmental and ethical aspects of supply chains.
Author's summary: Queensland leads in ESG transparency for critical minerals.