Johannesburg [South Africa], November 23 (ANI): In its 2025 summit declaration, the G20 emphasised the establishment of the G20 Critical Minerals Framework, aimed at leveraging critical minerals as a catalyst for sustainable development, inclusive economic growth, and resilience.

The framework seeks to ensure that mineral-producing countries, particularly in the Global South, derive maximum benefit from their resources, moving beyond mere raw material exports.

The declaration noted that global economic transformations, including sustainable transitions, rapid digitisation, and industrial innovation, are driving a growing demand for critical minerals.

However, many producer countries, especially developing nations, face challenges such as underinvestment, limited technology, minimal valu

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