Will the EU’s CSRD Put More Pressure on the Mining Industry?

(SAM Strung May/Jun 2024, Page 33)
This article discusses the European Union’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and its potential implications for African mining operations. Dr. van der Linde warns that the directive’s stringent ESG reporting standards will inevitably influence African miners, especially those exporting to the EU. He urges companies to proactively align with global reporting norms to maintain market access and investor confidence.