Assessing digital traceability systems for critical mineral value chains: Aligning upstream and downstream agendas
As demand for critical raw materials accelerates, digital traceability has become central to efforts aimed at strengthening responsible sourcing, environmental, social and governance (ESG) oversight, and supply chain resilience. Yet while traceability is increasingly promoted as a key governance tool, important questions remain about its feasibility, scalability and implications for producer countries and artisanal and small-scale mining. This report analyses the rapidly evolving landscape of digital traceability systems for critical mineral value chains.
