Mining provides the raw materials that form the backbone of many critical sectors, including construction and infrastructure, technology, manufacturing, and energy. Despite the vast significance that the extraction and processing of materials have on the global economy, the mining industry faces several challenges as it balances competing demands from the financial and social sides of business. The newly launched Minerals Stewardship Consortium (MSC) at MIT aims to inform mining companies as they navigate this complex landscape and effectively address the increasing need for more responsible mining practices while maintaining economic stability. By convening industry with academia, the MSC fosters cross-sector collaborations that help equip mining companies with the information needed to develop responsible, scalable strategies for the production, use, and stewardship of critical minerals. Together, through their work in the MSC, these groups will aim to advance systems-level...
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