Global Efforts to Strengthen Critical Minerals Supply Chains Intensify

The Minerals Security Partnership convenes in Toronto to enhance global graphite supply and welcome Estonia as a new member, aiming for sustainable and diverse critical mineral supply chains.

• The Minerals Security Partnership (MSP) held a series of meetings in Toronto, focusing on strengthening the global supply chain of graphite, a key mineral for the clean energy transition.
• Estonia joins the MSP as its newest member, bringing valuable expertise in the production and processing of rare earth elements.
• The MSP Forum is established to foster collaboration between mineral-producing countries and MSP partners, promoting high environmental, social, and governance (ESG) standards.
• Significant progress reported on strategic critical mineral projects, including the EcoGraf Epanko Graphite Project in Tanzania and a memorandum of understanding between GECAMINES and JOGMEC.
• The MSP commits to supporting projects that adhere to high ESG standards, aiming to diversify and secure critical mineral supply chains globally.

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