India, June 17 -- Asia's critical minerals boom is exposing investors to mounting environmental, human rights and climate risks.

Most nickel, cobalt and copper miners have strong policies on labour, modern slavery and emissions.

But implementation lags badly, especially on due diligence, mine closure and climate planning.

Critical minerals that underpin the global clean energy transition are increasingly exposing investors to environmental, social and climate risks, with mining companies across Asia showing a persistent gap between sustainability commitments and on-the-ground implementation, according to a new report by the Asia Investor Group on Climate Change (AIGCC) and ISS STOXX Research Institute.

The report, Stewardship in the C...