Mining, metals companies partner with WEF on responsible sourcing

Seven mining and metals companies have partnered with the World Economic Forum (WEF) to support the responsible sourcing of raw materials using blockchain technology.

The Mining and Metals Blockchain Initiative was founded by diversified miners Antofagasta Minerals, Eurasian Resources Group (ERG) and Glencore; Tracr, on behalf of Anglo American and its subsidiary De Beers; base metals miner Minsure; and steel companies Klöckner & Co and Tata Steel.