This meeting provided the opportunity to review and discuss implementation of the OECD Due Diligence Guidance, the ICGLR Regional Certification Mechanism, and other initiatives to enable responsible mineral supply chains. Issues pertinent to the tin, tantalum and tungsten (3Ts) and gold supply chains were also addressed during the Forum.

The German Federal Institute for Geosciences and Natural Resources (BGR), supported by the OECD, has initiated a study to assess the contribution of small and medium-scale enterprises (SMEs) to due diligence for responsible mineral supply chains. To gather information for this study, SMEs were invited to take part on a confidential survey of due diligence activities by SMEs.

Today the discourse on “conflict minerals” has changed. It’s not just about conflict-free, it's about promoting responsible sourcing of minerals from conflict areas, despite the challenges. This blog discusses the urgent need to create responsible supply chains of artisanal gold, and support the livelihoods of miners in the informal gold industry, and how OECD guidance can help companies do this.

This public consultation is being held to gather comments on the draft Chinese Due Diligence Guidelines for Responsible Mineral Supply Chains. They are intended to align Chinese company due diligence with international standards and allow for mutual recognition with existing international initiatives and legislations.

Focused mainly on the Democratic Republic of the Congo, this report takes stock of 5 years of implementation of national and international programmes and initiatives designed to operationalise the recommendations of the OECD Due Diligence Guidance on Responsible Supply Chains of Minerals from Conflict-Affected and High-Risk Areas in the Great Lakes Region of Central Africa.

This meeting will provide the opportunity to discuss the role of governments, international partners and businesses in promoting responsible mineral supply chains from conflict-affected and high-risk areas. Participants will learn first hand about international standards and approaches, and be able to ask questions to experts in supply chain due diligence implementation.

10-12 May, Paris: The 2016 forum focused on compliance and implementation of the OECD Due Diligence Guidance, including how to maximise the positive impacts on livelihoods through due diligence; viable options for trade in artisanal and small-scale mined gold; and identifying and preventing the worst forms of child labour in the mineral supply chain.

Practical actions for companies to identify and address the worst forms of child labour in mineral supply chains is for use by companies to help them identify, mitigate and account for the risks of child labour in their mineral supply chains. It builds on the due diligence framework of the OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Supply Chains of Minerals from Conflict-Affected and High-Risk Areas.

In conflict or high-risk areas, the exploitation of natural mineral resources companies involved in mining and trade in minerals have the potential to generate income, growth and prosperity, but may also be at risk of directly or indirectly fuelling armed conflict, gross violations of human rights, and impeding economic and social development.

The OECD Due Diligence Guidance is being used as the basis and benchmark by many industry initiatives created to ensure the responsible sourcing of minerals. This report presents the findings of a pilot alignment assessment of five industry programmes against the recommendations of the OECD Guidance to gauge the coherence, effectiveness and credibility of these initiatives.

This annual, multi-stakeholder forum provides the opportunity to review and discuss compliance and implementation of the OECD Due Diligence Guidance, the ICGLR Regional Certification Mechanism and other initiatives to enable responsible mineral supply chains.

GDP From Mining in Sweden increased to 6588 SEK Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 6336 SEK Million in the third quarter of 2019. GDP From Mining in Sweden averaged 7424.01 SEK Million from 1981 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 9993 SEK Million in the second quarter of 1999 and a record low of 4979 SEK Million in the third quarter of 2014. This page provides - Sweden Gdp From Mineral Extract- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Imports Intra Eu - Mineral Fuels & Oils & Distillation Products in the United Kingdom decreased to 415.13 GBP Million in February from 630.18 GBP Million in January of 2020. Imports Intra Eu - Mineral Fuels & Oils & Distilla in the United Kingdom averaged 540.38 GBP Million from 1996 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 1913.29 GBP Million in March of 2013 and a record low of 60.03 GBP Million in September of 1998. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United Kingdom Imports of Intra EU - Mineral Fuels & Oils & Dist.

GDP From Mining in Iran decreased to 370000 IRR Billion in the second quarter of 2018 from 443000 IRR Billion in the first quarter of 2018. GDP From Mining in Iran averaged 81084.11 IRR Billion from 1988 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 444000 IRR Billion in the third quarter of 2017 and a record low of 6309.34 IRR Billion in the second quarter of 1989. This page provides - Iran Gdp From Mining- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Exports of Non-metallic Mineral Manufactures Nes in Singapore decreased to 94.01 SGD Million in March from 185.86 SGD Million in February of 2020. Exports of Non-metallic Mineral Manufactures Nes in Singapore averaged 252.79 SGD Million from 2014 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 470.35 SGD Million in October of 2014 and a record low of 94.01 SGD Million in March of 2020. This page includes a chart with historical data for Singapore Exports of Non-metallic Mineral Manufactures Nes.

Imports of Non-metal Mineral Manufactures Nes in Singapore decreased to 359.78 SGD Million in March from 385.73 SGD Million in February of 2020. Imports of Non-metal Mineral Manufactures Nes in Singapore averaged 431.31 SGD Million from 2014 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 662.76 SGD Million in October of 2014 and a record low of 306.24 SGD Million in April of 2017. This page includes a chart with historical data for Singapore Imports of Non-metal Mineral Manufactures Nes.

Export: Rubber And Plastic Products, Various Minerals in France decreased to 1567 EUR Million in March from 1629 EUR Million in February of 2020. Export: Rubber And Plastic Products, Various Miner in France averaged 1412.92 EUR Million from 2000 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 1841 EUR Million in October of 2019 and a record low of 914 EUR Million in August of 2003. This page includes a chart with historical data for France Export: Rubber And Plastic Products, Various Mine.

Imports of Measure, Examine & Control Devices in Switzerland increased to 319.28 CHF Million in March from 291.73 CHF Million in February of 2020. Imports of Measure, Examine & Control Devices in Switzerland averaged 278.77 CHF Million from 2014 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 339.35 CHF Million in October of 2019 and a record low of 210.88 CHF Million in January of 2016. This page includes a chart with historical data for Switzerland Imports of Measure, Examine & Control Devices.

Exports of Metallic & Non-metallic Mineral Produc in Spain increased to 2121434.14 EUR THO in February from 2032178.87 EUR THO in January of 2020. Exports of Metallic & Non-metallic Mineral Produc in Spain averaged 2088043.47 EUR THO from 2014 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 2614756.99 EUR THO in June of 2019 and a record low of 1376241.20 EUR THO in August of 2015. This page includes a chart with historical data for Spain Exports of Metallic & Non-metallic Mineral Produc.

Imports of Mineral, Tar & Crude Chemicals in Japan increased to 2185.47 JPY Million in March from 779.88 JPY Million in February of 2020. Imports of Mineral, Tar & Crude Chemicals in Japan averaged 4366.38 JPY Million from 1988 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 26302.53 JPY Million in May of 2006 and a record low of 264.34 JPY Million in March of 2009. This page includes a chart with historical data for Japan Imports of Mineral, Tar & Crude Chemicals.

Imports of Crude Fertilizers & Crude Minerals in Japan decreased to 11283.44 JPY Million in March from 11465.17 JPY Million in February of 2020. Imports of Crude Fertilizers & Crude Minerals in Japan averaged 15545.60 JPY Million from 1988 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 25798.52 JPY Million in May of 1990 and a record low of 9662.92 JPY Million in February of 2004. This page includes a chart with historical data for Japan Imports of Crude Fertilizers & Crude Minerals.

Imports of Crude Fertilizers & Minerals in Australia increased to 23 AUD Million in March from 20 AUD Million in February of 2020. Imports of Crude Fertilizers & Minerals in Australia averaged 18.88 AUD Million from 1988 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 72 AUD Million in October of 2008 and a record low of 6 AUD Million in June of 1991. This page includes a chart with historical data for Australia Imports of Crude Fertilizers & Minerals.

Imports - Waters, Incl Mineral Waters & Aerated Waters in Mexico increased to 13816 USD THO in March from 12016 USD THO in February of 2020. Imports - Waters, Incl Mineral Waters & Aerated Wa in Mexico averaged 14190.87 USD THO from 2014 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 21746 USD THO in October of 2015 and a record low of 8547 USD THO in February of 2018. This page includes a chart with historical data for Mexico Imports of Waters, Incl Mineral Waters & Aerated.

Imports of NAICS - Nonmetallic Mineral Products in the United States increased to 1723.10 USD Million in March from 1644.90 USD Million in February of 2020. Imports of NAICS - Nonmetallic Mineral Products in the United States averaged 1609.04 USD Million from 2003 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 2339.80 USD Million in August of 2018 and a record low of 912.10 USD Million in February of 2009. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United States Imports of NAICS - Nonmetallic Mineral Products.

Imports of NAICS - Minerals & Ores in the United States increased to 431.30 USD Million in March from 374.50 USD Million in February of 2020. Imports of NAICS - Minerals & Ores in the United States averaged 597.36 USD Million from 2003 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 1269.70 USD Million in August of 2008 and a record low of 255 USD Million in January of 2003. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United States Imports of NAICS - Minerals & Ores.

Imports - Sulfur & Nonmetallic Minerals (Census Basis) in the United States increased to 103.33 USD Million in March from 83.89 USD Million in February of 2020. Imports - Sulfur & Nonmetallic Minerals (Census Ba in the United States averaged 76.28 USD Million from 1989 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 215.22 USD Million in August of 2008 and a record low of 30.24 USD Million in May of 1993. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United States Imports of Sulfur & Nonmetallic Minerals.

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The Enhanced Integrated Framework (EIF) has set up a dedicated webpage and will be organizing webinars to examine the trade impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on least developed countries (LDCs).

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The world's top 40 mining companies were in a race to the bottom in 2015, with falling market capitalisations and net losses leaving them slower, lower and weaker, according to PwC's Mine 2016 report released today.

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In a move announced hours before England's crunch World Cup match, parliament said the St George flag will be picked out above the clock face on the famous landmark at Westminster.

The father of GOP presidential candidate Rand Paul said Wednesday that Republican front-runner Donald Trump may well end up as the party's 2016 nominee instead of his son