Responsible Mining and Extraction - Webinar Series
VIRTUAL
24 March 2026 - 16 April 2026
10:00 am EST
In collaboration with UN Global Compact Networks in Portugal, Angola, Bulgaria, Canada, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Spain and France
Social and Environmental Sustainability in the Mineral Sector
A Strategic Opportunity for Canadian Mining Leaders
Canada plays a central role in the global supply of critical minerals and non-metallic materials essential to batteries, renewable energy systems, infrastructure, and digital technologies. As international markets tighten expectations on environmental and social performance, Canadian companies are increasingly evaluated not only on production capacity, but on governance credibility, human rights performance, biodiversity protection, and climate alignment.
This international webinar series offers Canadian companies a strategic platform to:
- Strengthen global competitiveness
- Anticipate EU and international regulatory expectations (including the EU Critical Raw Materials Act)
- Demonstrate leadership in responsible sourcing and extraction
- Share Canadian best practices on community engagement and environmental governance
- Learn directly from peers operating across Europe and Africa
Why this matters for Canadian companies now
Canadian mining firms are navigating:
- Heightened investor scrutiny on ESG performance
- Supply-chain due diligence expectations in global markets
- Growing emphasis on community partnership
- Biodiversity, water stewardship, and tailings management pressures
- Climate and circularity requirements tied to market access
Responsible mining is no longer a reputational add-on. It is directly tied to financing, permitting, export potential, and long-term license to operate.
This series connects Canadian mining leaders to a global dialogue where they can both shape emerging expectations and exchange expertise with peers from Angola, DRC, Portugal, Spain, France, and Bulgaria.
Webinar 1
24 March 2026 | 10:30AM - 1:00PM
Social Challenges and Opportunities in the Mineral Sector
Webinar 1 is focused on social issues: mining often triggers social conflicts, displacement, and inequality, but also offers opportunities for decent work, local development, and social innovation.
The EU Critical Raw Materials Act requires strategic projects to meet social standards. This session will highlight real-world examples, elevate community voices, and enable mutual learning between countries and regions.
Webinar 2
16 April 2026 | 9:30AM - 12:00PM
Environmental Impacts and Good Practices: Water, Energy & Biodiversity
Webinar 2 is focused on environmental impacts coming from operations, such as ecosystem degradation, water overuse, and toxic waste, that can be felt both locally and globally.
The EU Critical Raw Materials Act demands strong environmental performance, circularity and climate impact mitigation from supply partners. For Canadian exporters and companies with European exposure, understanding evolving environmental standards is essential to maintaining market access. This webinar will highlight a Canadian mining and minerals company preparing for the impacts of climate change on their business.
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