Session 2 - Exploring the role of artisanal and small-scale mining in critical and transition mineral supply chains
Apr 26, 2023 | 9:45 AM - 11:00 AMCC1
Apr 26, 2023 | 9:45 AM - 11:00 AM
CC1
Description
To bridge the demand for critical minerals - projected to quadruple by 2040 for cobalt, copper, lithium and nickel – countries and companies alike are considering how to diversify sources of supply, across geographies but also across modes of production. If the role of artisanal mining in cobalt supply chains has been brought to global scrutiny, albeit not always with a sufficient level of nuance, less is known about the role of small- and medium-scale mining production of copper, mica, bauxite, tantalum and other critical minerals. The session will aim to fill this knowledge gap and to challenge misconceptions around due diligence approaches towards sourcing from small- and medium-scale in these supply chains.
