ESG

A New Mapping of Voluntary Sustainability Standards in the Mining Sector

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Voluntary sustainability standards (VSS) are becoming central to how sustainability practices are implemented across global mineral supply chains. However, the landscape of these standards remains fragmented and difficult to navigate. In our recent study, we provide a comprehensive mapping of VSS in the mining, minerals, and metals (M3) sectors. We compile a database of 38 … Read more

MINERS workshop in London, January 2026

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The stakeholder event How do we create a more resilient critical mineral supply chain? was held on 29 January 2026 at University College London, with hybrid participation. Convened under the MINERS Project and led by the Institute for Sustainable Resources (UCL) in partnership with the British Geological Survey and the Lumet Project, lead by University … Read more

Research Review: Convergence of Western and Chinese ESG Approaches in Mining

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By: Steven B. Young The 2024 study Standardizing “Green” Extractivism: Chinese & Western Environmental, Social, and Governance Instruments in the Critical Mineral Sector by Raphael Deberdt et al. examines the growing adoption of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) standards by mining companies, with a focus on Chinese firms. Given China’s dominant role in the global … Read more