We Meet with Key Stakeholders to Discuss Responsible Mineral Supply Chains
On Tuesday, May 6, together with the Colombian Mining Association and the National Contact Point (NCP), we led the Colombia Hub with the aim of sharing Latin America’s perspectives for the 2025 OECD Forum on Responsible Mineral Supply Chains.
In a global context where critical minerals are essential for the energy transition, Latin America is emerging as a strategic region. With nearly 40% of global copper production and key reserves in countries like Argentina and Chile, the challenge is no longer just about production, but about doing so responsibly.
Here are some key takeaways we would like to share from the conversation:
The region must advance toward robust regulatory frameworks, ensure enabling conditions for responsible investment, and strengthen institutional capacities.
Participants highlighted the urgent need to move from promotion to the effective implementation of due diligence, using tools such as the OECD’s new Due Diligence Checker.
Voices from civil society, communities, and mining cooperatives emphasized the importance of human rights; free, prior, and informed consultation and consent; transparency; and the fight against the criminalization of protest
Traceability, the inclusion of small-scale mining, and capacity building are essential for achieving a fair and sustainable supply chain.
At CREER, we reaffirm our commitment to a human rights-centered energy transition that acknowledges historical inequalities and ensures a fair distribution of benefits.
We continue working towards responsible mining in Colombia and across Latin America.
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