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Training and events

Training material

This section provides Webinars and PowerPoint training material ready for download in seven languages. This material can be used by trainers, educators, companies who want to train their employees and suppliers, and also by industry associations and any stakeholder who wants to learn about the OECD due diligence guidance.

This section contains webinars and PowerPoint training material on the following subjects

1. The new EU regulation

  • 7 SEPTEMBER 2021
Webinar 0 - An introduction to the EU Regulation
English
(1.3 MB - PPTX)
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2. Step 1: Establish strong management systems

  • 7 SEPTEMBER 2021
Webinar 1 - Step 1 of the OECD Due Diligence Guidance for responsible sourcing of minerals from conflict-affected and high-risk areas (OECD Guidance)
English
(1.5 MB - PPTX)
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3. Step 2: Risk identification and assessment

  • 7 SEPTEMBER 2021
Webinar 2 - Step 2 of the OECD Due Diligence Guidance for responsible sourcing of minerals from conflict-affected and high-risk areas (OECD Guidance)
English
(1.23 MB - PPTX)
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4. Step 3: Respond to risks

  • 7 SEPTEMBER 2021
Webinar 3 - Step 3 of the OECD Due Diligence Guidance for responsible sourcing of minerals from conflict-affected and high-risk areas (OECD Guidance)
English
(1.04 MB - PPTX)
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5. Step 4: Audit

  • 7 SEPTEMBER 2021
Webinar 4 - Step 4 of the OECD Due Diligence Guidance for responsible sourcing of minerals from conflict-affected and high-risk areas (OECD Guidance)
English
(1.04 MB - PPTX)
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6. Step 5: Reporting

  • 7 SEPTEMBER 2021
Webinar 5 - Step 5 of the OECD Due Diligence Guidance for responsible sourcing of minerals from conflict-affected and high-risk areas (OECD Guidance)
English
(1.05 MB - PPTX)
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7. CSR and SDGs

  • 7 SEPTEMBER 2021
Webinar 6 - Corporate social responsibility and the Sustainable Development Goals
English
(1.35 MB - PPTX)
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8. Artisanal small-scale mining (ASM)

  • 7 SEPTEMBER 2021
Webinar 7 - Understanding Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining (ASM)
English
(3.34 MB - PPTX)
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9. Minerals supply chain due diligence for SMEs: a free training session – live training recording

Highlights video

Full training video

  • 21 JUNE 2023
Full-length live training recording: Minerals supply chain due diligence for SMEs – a free training session
English
(1.5 MB - PDF)
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Going the extra mile

Existing initiatives upstream

Are you interested in getting involved in ongoing initiatives and driving positive and sustainable impact at the mining stage? This section provides links to existing initiatives that can help you deliver positive impacts upstream.

  • The Responsible Minerals Initiative has created a compelling infographic which illustrates existing initiatives you can engage with. See the infographic.
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Disclaimer: The inclusion of a service provider or industry initiative is neither an endorsement nor a recommendation. The onus is on SMEs to thoroughly research which service provider or industry initiative is the right option for them, and that may ultimately be an entity not listed below.

While the authors have taken all reasonable steps to include as many existing service providers (within the EU) as possible, there will be unintentional omissions. If you would like to recommend the inclusion of a service provider in a future iteration of this Toolbox, please contact us.

Training and events

Disclaimer: the events below are external and not Commission-related.

Please visit the organisers’ webpages for updates.

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