The OECD Forum on Responsible Mineral Supply Chains

The 14th Forum on Responsible Mineral Supply Chains will be hosted by the OECD as a virtual forum on 27-28 April 2021, and will bring together representatives from government, business, and civil society. As we approach 10 years of implementation of the Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Mineral Supply Chains, the Forum will address a number of transversal topics, including sessions on global uptake trends, contrasting harmful disengagement from high-risk areas with risk mitigation, and regulatory and policy developments. Other sessions will present new resources developed as part of the OECD implementation programme for the Guidance, including an FAQ on corruption risks, a risk report database, and the cost and value of due diligence. Partner-organised sessions during the Forum week will also explore topics specific to particular regions and minerals.

Practical Information

Forum: 27-28 April 2021, held in virtual format

The main forum sessions take place on 27-28 April, with side sessions being organised by partners on 26, 29-30 April.

After registering your request to attend, you will receive an email confirming your attendance with a participation link to join the event.

IMPORTANT: All Forum sessions and partner sessions times reflect your computer's local time zone.

Forum sessions will be recorded and available on replay (available to registered people with log-in only). Please note that Chatham House Rules hence do not apply for this event.

Forum sessions will mainly take place in English with simultaneous interpretation in French, Spanish and Chinese.

The OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Supply Chains of Minerals from Conflict-Affected and High-Risk Areas

A common denominator of the discussions at the Forum is the OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Supply Chains of Minerals from Conflict-Affected and High-Risk Areas (OECD Guidance). The OECD Guidance establishes a common understanding of due diligence in the sector to help companies meet expectations on due diligence laid out in the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises.

Since its adoption almost ten years ago, the OECD Guidance has become the leading international and industry standard that provides detailed recommendations to help companies respect human rights and avoid contributing to conflict through their mineral purchasing decisions and practices.

2021 Forum on Responsible Mineral Supply Chains

27 to 28 April 2021

Held in virtual format
All Forum sessions and partner sessions times reflect your computer's local time zone

Upcoming Sessions

REGISTER: ASM Support by the EPRM in relation to the EU Conflict Minerals Regulation

REGISTER: COVID-19 and the resiliency of illicit gold markets: Perspectives from Migori, Kenya

Speakers

Yaw Britwum Opoku

Gold Programme Manager

Solidaridad West Africa

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