// SUSTAINABILITY: CRITICAL MINERALS
As the race for critical minerals intensifies amid fragmented national policies and growing geopolitical rivalries, an international materials agency could ensure transparency, equity and resilience Towards an international materials agency: Filling the global governance gap on critical minerals
A mid intensifying geopolitical tensions and the accelerating climate crisis, critical minerals have emerged as strategic national assets and potential flashpoints of conflict between major economies. Critical minerals are also at the centre of Africa’s industrialisation and development. South Africa’s G20 presidency has thus set harnessing critical minerals for inclusive growth and sustainable development as a key priority. Questions arise about increased investment in exploration, increased beneficiation at source and the integration of artisanal mining into mainstream economies. There are synergies with the G7 Critical Minerals Action Plan, adopted at the Kananaskis Summit in June 2025, and also endorsed by Australia, India and Korea. WHY THE WORLD NEEDS AN INTERNATIONAL MATERIALS AGENCY Internationally, critical mineral value Patrick Schröder, senior research fellow, Chatham House
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