Critical mineral supply chains face increasing demand from investors for ethical sourcing and traceability, with Queensland leading the way.
Queensland has a robust regulatory framework that aligns with global environmental, social, and governance (ESG) standards, delivering greater transparency in ESG credentials.
The demand for critical minerals, such as cobalt, copper, graphite, lithium, nickel, and rare earth elements, is growing due to their essential role in clean energy and advanced technology.
Greater scrutiny is being applied to the environmental and ethical aspects of supply chains.
Author's summary: Queensland leads in ESG transparency.