[ Minerals & Mining ]

Mine-to-Market Traceability for Responsible Mineral Sourcing

Prove conflict-free sourcing, maintain bag-level chain-of-custody, and satisfy OECD due diligence requirements — from artisanal mines to global markets.

[ Industry Challenges ]

Why Mineral Traceability Is Critical

Mineral supply chains carry unique risks — conflict financing, human rights abuses, and environmental destruction. Regulators demand proof of responsible sourcing at every tier.

Key Minerals

Tin (Sn)

Electronics, solder

Tantalum (Ta)

Capacitors, medical

Tungsten (W)

Tools, alloys

Gold (Au)

Electronics, jewelry

Cobalt (Co)

Batteries, alloys

Lithium (Li)

EV batteries

Conflict Mineral Risk

Minerals sourced from conflict-affected and high-risk areas (CAHRAs) face intense regulatory scrutiny. Proving responsible sourcing requires verifiable chain-of-custody from mine to smelter.

Opaque Multi-Tier Chains

Minerals pass through artisanal miners, cooperatives, traders, smelters, and refiners — each handoff creating a potential traceability gap that regulators will flag.

International Regulatory Overlap

EU Conflict Minerals Regulation, US Dodd-Frank Section 1502, OECD Due Diligence Guidance — each with different reporting requirements and scope definitions.

Artisanal Mining Complexity

Artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) operations are difficult to formalize and monitor. Data collection requires tools that work in remote, low-infrastructure environments.

[ Platform Features ]

Purpose-Built for Mineral Supply Chains

From mine site mapping to regulatory reporting — every tool you need for responsible mineral sourcing.

Mine Site Mapping

Capture GPS polygon boundaries for mine sites, concessions, and wash plants. Overlay with conflict zone data and environmental risk layers for comprehensive risk assessment.

Bag-Level Tracking

Assign unique identifiers to every bag of mineral at the mine site. Track weight, grade, and miner attribution from extraction through the entire trading chain.

Smelter & Refiner Records

Document every transformation with input-output reconciliation. Link refined minerals back to their source mines with verifiable mass balance evidence.

Chain-of-Custody Verification

Unbroken traceability from mine to market. Every handoff — miner to cooperative, trader to smelter, refiner to manufacturer — is captured and timestamped.

Risk-Based Due Diligence

Automated risk classification aligned with OECD five-step framework. Real-time scoring based on sourcing region, supplier history, and documentation completeness.

Regulatory Reporting

Generate compliance reports for EU Conflict Minerals Regulation, OECD Due Diligence, and destination-market requirements. Export-ready documentation for auditors.

[ OECD Five-Step Framework ]

Structured Due Diligence, Digitized

OriginTrace digitalizes the OECD five-step due diligence framework for responsible mineral supply chains — providing the tools and evidence trail for each step.

01

Establish Management Systems

Set up internal governance, assign compliance responsibilities, and establish grievance mechanisms for the mineral supply chain.

02

Identify & Assess Risks

Map supply chain actors, assess risks of conflict financing, human rights abuses, and environmental harm at every tier.

03

Design Risk Mitigation Strategy

Develop and implement measurable risk mitigation plans. Engage with suppliers to address identified risks and improve practices.

04

Independent Third-Party Audit

Facilitate independent verification of due diligence practices and supply chain management systems by qualified auditors.

05

Report on Due Diligence

Publicly report on due diligence policies, identified risks, and steps taken to mitigate adverse impacts in the mineral supply chain.

[ Platform Impact ]

Responsible Sourcing, Verified

100%

Mine-to-Market

Full chain-of-custody from extraction to end user

5-Step

OECD Aligned

Due diligence framework aligned with OECD guidance

3TG+

Minerals Covered

Tin, tantalum, tungsten, gold, and beyond

Real-Time

Risk Scoring

Continuous risk assessment across every supply chain node

Prove Responsible Sourcing from Mine to Market

Build the traceability infrastructure your mineral supply chain needs to satisfy regulators, buyers, and consumers demanding conflict-free sourcing.