Blockchain technology shapes as a key to the higher levels of transparency and authentication that could underpin premium product positioning and pricing in the mining and metals business in future, according to global law firm White & Case. Experts at the firm say while doubts remain about the demonstrated "sustainability" of mined products producing better price outcomes, there is evidence of increasing pressure on raw material producers to build greater environmental, social and governance (ESG) conformity into their business cases and also into their 'brands'.
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