Metals and minerals underpin the devices, vehicles, and infrastructure that link the world, connect the unconnected, and bridge the digital divide. They are necessary ingredients for a low-carbon future and foundational to the goal of equitable, inclusive, and sustainable growth. In many resource-rich developing countries, the mining and metals sector is a major contributor to GDP, creating jobs, and generating revenue for governments. A sustainable metals and mining industry also offers the opportunity to bring tangible longterm benefits to the people who live in the surrounding communities.
