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.
As demand for critical minerals such as cobalt, copper, graphite, lithium, nickel, and rare earth elements grows, greater scrutiny is being applied to the environmental and ethical aspects of supply chains.
Critical minerals are essential for clean energy and advanced tech.
Author's summary: Queensland leads in ESG transparency.