The Asean declaration also called for more resilient and integrated regional mineral supply chains through stronger trade, investment, production networks and market connectivity. (EPA Images pic)MANILA: Asean is pushing for the development of a critical minerals strategy to capture greater value from the region’s vast mineral resources, Philippine News Agency (PNA) reported.
In a declaration issued Sunday, Asean said the strategy would provide strategic direction for regional cooperation across the critical minerals value chain.
It would also identify regional value chains and investment opportunities while strengthening Asean’s position as a resilient, competitive and sustainable hub for critical minerals.
