Secure, Responsible and Equitable Critical Minerals Value Chains

Building bridges between G7 and G20 processes on critical minerals is crucial for minerals security and shared prosperity. An international framework that coherently reconciles the various interests of importing countries seeking supply security and market stability, and producing countries aiming to maximise the economic contribution of mineral value chains to their economies is needed. Such a framework, built on mutually beneficial partnerships, should not only address supply chain resilience, but also support sustainable industrial deepening, technological upgrading and local value creation in mineral-rich economies. This T7 briefing proposes three practical initiatives for the G7 to consolidate the 2025 G7 Critical Minerals Action Plan which focused on supply security, transparency, and sustainability standards: 1) foster dialogue on inclusive and responsible mineral value chains; 2) demonstrate feasibility of responsible and inclusive mining value chains; and 3) strengthen the circularity of critical minerals within existing frameworks.