The Minerals Security Partnership (MSP) continues to broaden because the demand for important minerals, that are important for clear vitality and different applied sciences, is projected to develop considerably. Transparent, open, predictable, safe, and sustainable provide chains for important minerals are very important to deploying these applied sciences on the pace and scale essential to fight local weather change successfully. MSP companions are key to creating this occur. We share a dedication to excessive environmental, social, and governance (ESG) requirements.

The United States is dedicated to working intently with all our companion nations. Since MSP’s inception final June, we welcomed Norway, Italy, and India, making 14 companions — Australia, Canada, Finland, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, the Republic of Korea, Norway, Sweden, the UK, the United States, and the European Union (represented by the European Commission) — which are collaborating to bolster provide chains to make sure a extra sustainable future for us all. All MSP companion nations mark their help for a shared dedication to excessive ESG requirements, as documented within the “Statement on Principles for Responsible Critical Minerals Supply Chains .”

Visit the State Department’s MSP webpage to study extra: https://www.state.gov/minerals-security-partnership/.

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