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leading countries including the USA , Canada , Japan , the UK , Qatar , and Switzerland .
Reciprocally , Eastport Ventures is cognisant of its responsibility to deliver for investors and Botswana alike and the company ’ s proactive approach ensures regular project news flow to keep shareholders engaged , which is crucial to attracting more capital to the sector , whilst also delivering on its in-country work commitments .
Policy , demand and the future of mining Addressing such challenges outlined herein requires coordinated global action , backed by robust policies and technological innovations , and other governments could do worse than follow Botswana ’ s example and enact stricter regulations on the mining and processing of critical minerals , mandating transparency , fair labour practices and environmental sustainability .
Unprecedented demand is not going to abate any time soon , and in order to ensure that countries meet their net zero emissions targets , as committed to at COP26 , comprehensive investment must be made at all levels from discovery to production to refinement .
Ensuring a secure supply of these critical metals will aid the financial viability of the rollout and adoption of renewable technologies to ensure sustainability is met globally at an environmental , economic and social level . sustainabilitymag . com 95