BMZ High-Level Forum on Mineral Supply Chains: Responsible Mining for the Just Transition

This full-day BMZ event addressed the geopolitical, social, environmental and governance dimensions of mineral supply chains and highlight the commitment of the German Development Cooperation to responsible mining worldwide. Plenary sessions were livestreamed.



NRGI president and CEO Suneeta Kaimal offered remarks, and NRGI's Liz McGrath moderated a panel discussion, "The Governance Dimension in Responsible Mineral Supply Chains." The session showcased challenges of accountability, corruption and transparency faced both by governments and companies along mineral supply chains, emphasizing how these challenges impact social and environmental issues. Session speakers included:

• Matthias Baier, Federal Institute for Geosciences and Natural Resources (BGR) 
• Marie-Christine von Hahn, Aurubis 
• Emmanuel M. Mali, International Conference on the Great Lakes Region (ICGLR) 
• Mark Robinson, Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) 
• Yimin Yi, Global Witness