Claigan Webinar to Decode 2026 Minerals Due Diligence Challenges
Event summary
- Claigan Environmental Inc. to host a webinar on August 27, 2026, addressing minerals due diligence challenges.
- Webinar will cover 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 recently prohibited Chinese entities from cooperating with the Responsible Business Alliance (RBA).
- Webinar will provide concrete examples of risks associated with battery minerals and a high-level risk assessment walkthrough.
The big picture
The webinar underscores the growing complexity of minerals due diligence, driven by regulatory shifts and geopolitical tensions. Companies face heightened pressure to ensure ethical sourcing and supply chain resilience amidst rising tariffs and trade disruptions. Claigan's event highlights the critical need for proactive compliance strategies to navigate these challenges effectively.
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 on cooperation with the Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) and maintain supply chain transparency.
- Compliance Priorities
- The pace at which organizations prioritize and implement formal due diligence frameworks in response to evolving regulatory landscapes.
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