JUNE 202319sures and rehabilitation are among the most pressing ESG improvement topics. Better, quicker judgments will result from investment in data capabilities. With new technology innovation such as use of drones, remote operating centres and autonomous trucks, the companies will seem to gain benefit from all in terms of cost, productivity, and safe-ty". "Despite hopeful developments, the sector as a whole continues to take a mainly compartmentalized approach to digital and innovation", added Naivedya Agarwal. The return on investment would grow and miners would be better able to address their most difficult concerns, such as ESG and productivity, with a more integrated strategy across the value chain.As the trade tensions and international strife draw attention, the need to build more relationship-building opportunities increase. Therefore, the geopolitical risk should be integrated into larger strategic planning in 2023. The time has come for businesses to reconsider their business models as the demand for some commodities is predicted to rise and sustainability is becoming a bigger priority. As the best chances might be found in developing stronger ties with the government, enhancing cooperation with stakeholders, such as trade and sector groups and investigating the possibility of government incentives & co-investments. Companies that take immediate action to future-proof their operations will be better able to with-stand disruption, navigate shifting trade relationships, and ultimately gain competitive advantage. The founda-tion for the growth of a resource-efficient and sustainable society will be built through cutting-edge circular econo-my systems and sophisticated recycling technology. Circu-larity in metal makes a significant contribution to this by assuring necessary portions of the supply of raw materials for high-tech goods and, at the same time, lowering CO2 emissions in their manufacturing. China and the EU have recently reinforced their rules and regulations regarding the recycling of materials and waste, including electronic waste (e-waste). In 2023, India will extensively work to-wards in the same direction with right policies and gov-ernment support to curb the growing wastage. Companies that take immediate action to future-proof their operations will be better able to withstand disruption, navigate shifting trade relationships, and ultimately gain competitive advantage
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