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<p>Last year my Department published the UK's Critical Minerals Strategy to accelerate
domestic production, collaborate with international partners, and enhance international
markets to strengthen supply chains.</p><p>The Strategy commits to boost global environmental,
social and governance (ESG) performance to support a more transparent, responsible,
and sustainable critical minerals and mining industry. The UK is playing a leading
role in international efforts to drive up ESG performance through its bilateral and
multilateral engagements, including the Minerals Security Partnership. The UK is also
a strong supporter and implementing country of the Extractive Industries Transparency
Initiative.</p><p>Further, we will ensure UK domestic mining complies with permitting
and planning regulations that protect the interests of communities and our natural
environment.</p>
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