1、Mining and Metals:Trends,Challenges and the Way ForwardC O M M U N I T Y R E P O R TD E C E M B E R 2 0 2 3ContentsImages:Unsplash,Getty Images 2023 World Economic Forum.All rights reserved.No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means,including photocopyin
2、g and recording,or by any information storage and retrieval system.Disclaimer This document is published by the World Economic Forum as a contribution to a project,insight area or interaction.The findings,interpretations and conclusions expressed herein are a result of a collaborative process facili
3、tated and endorsed by the World Economic Forum but whose results do not necessarily represent the views of the World Economic Forum,nor the entirety of its Members,Partners or other stakeholders.Introduction1 Key trends driving the industry1.1 Industry megatrends1.2 Will the energy transition create
4、 dangerous dependencies on critical minerals?1.3 Mining and metals in the geopolitical spotlight1.4 The changing role of governments1.5 What to watch in 20242 Accelerating transformation through innovation2.1 Powering metals:Energy supply in the global mining industry2.2 Sustainable phosphorus minin
5、g for scaling food production2.3 The steel of the future:How technology and innovation will shape it3 Collective action and the way forward3.1 Strategic partnerships:Rethinking business models for the green transition3.2 Three transformational opportunities for collective leadershipA call to actionC
6、ontributorsEndnotes34467101113131516181819222324Mining and Metals:Trends,Challenges and the Way Forward2IntroductionMinerals and metals are indispensable for countless economic activities.The energy transition is set to increase the demand for materials,and numerous industries are expected to requir