Responsible Mineral Supply Chains: Making Criticality Count at the Regional Level

As demand for minerals escalates to meet the needs of the energy transition, mining companies face increasing calls from manufacturing sectors for more responsible mining and sourcing practices. The strategic importance of minerals has intensified globally, drawing new financial investments, policy attention, and scrutiny on ESG practices. However, effectively managing risks and securing investments requires targeted regional action.
To bridge the international and regional dimensions of responsible minerals policy, the OECD, London Metal Exchange (LME), and Responsible Minerals Initiative (RMI) will host a half-day event to wrap-up the Sustainability Track discussions and connect the downstream perspective. This event will offer upstream players a valuable opportunity to engage with the latest international requirements and evolving regulations on transition minerals, viewed through a regional lens. The discussion will focus on the policy environment in Southern and Central Africa, the expectations of downstream buyers, and how alignment with global agreements on responsible sourcing can position the mining sector as a driver of sustainable development across the region.