[ 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.
Establish Management Systems
Set up internal governance, assign compliance responsibilities, and establish grievance mechanisms for the mineral supply chain.
Identify & Assess Risks
Map supply chain actors, assess risks of conflict financing, human rights abuses, and environmental harm at every tier.
Design Risk Mitigation Strategy
Develop and implement measurable risk mitigation plans. Engage with suppliers to address identified risks and improve practices.
Independent Third-Party Audit
Facilitate independent verification of due diligence practices and supply chain management systems by qualified auditors.
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
[ Compliance Coverage ]
Regulatory Alignment for Mineral Exports
A single platform satisfies due diligence requirements across every major regulatory framework for mineral supply chains.