Claigan Webinar to Decode 2026 Minerals Due Diligence Challenges
Event summary
- Claigan Environmental Inc. will host a webinar on August 27, 2026, to address recent developments in minerals due diligence.
- The webinar will cover the EU Batteries Regulation, critical minerals supply chain resilience, and forced labor enforcement updates.
- Recent UFLPA Entity List updates added critical raw materials like aluminum and implicated major gold producers.
- China's MOFCOM has prohibited Chinese entities from cooperating with the Responsible Business Alliance (RBA), disrupting supply chain tracing and mineral compliance.
The big picture
The webinar highlights the increasing complexity of minerals due diligence, driven by regulatory shifts and geopolitical tensions. Companies are facing heightened pressure to ensure ethical sourcing and supply chain resilience, with direct implications for market access and operational continuity. The interplay between U.S. and EU regulations and China's countermeasures is reshaping the landscape for critical minerals supply chains.
What we're watching
- Regulatory Headwinds
- How the EU Batteries Regulation and UFLPA updates will impact market access and business continuity for companies in the minerals sector.
- Supply Chain Resilience
- Whether companies can adapt to China's MOFCOM restrictions and maintain compliance with global due diligence frameworks.
- Compliance Priorities
- The pace at which organizations prioritize and implement compliance programs for 2026-2027 in response to evolving regulatory landscapes.
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