Mineral supply chains

Understanding How Policy, Trade, and Compliance Shape the Resource Market

Mineral Supply Chains are influenced by a growing web of international laws, trade restrictions, and sustainability standards.
Governments are increasingly using trade, tax, and environmental regulations to secure access to critical minerals and ensure ethical sourcing.

Our lawyers advise clients on global frameworks such as:

• - U.S. Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and its critical minerals sourcing requirements.

- EU Critical Raw Materials Act, promoting strategic autonomy and sustainability.

- OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Supply Chains of Minerals.

- Conflict Minerals Rule under Section 1502 of the U.S. Dodd-Frank Act.

We help companies interpret and apply these frameworks to ensure legal compliance, reduce exposure to enforcement actions, and align with stakeholder expectations for responsible sourcing.

Building Ethical, Traceable, and Legally Compliant Mineral Supply Chains

Transparency has become a defining element of modern Mineral Supply Chains.
Regulators, investors, and consumers are demanding traceability across extraction, processing, transport, and manufacturing stages.

We assist clients in establishing robust due diligence systems aligned with OECD and ESG standards.
This includes supply chain mapping, supplier screening, risk assessment, and third-party verification.
Our lawyers also advise on integrating environmental and human rights metrics into procurement and reporting frameworks.

Aligning Resource Management with Environmental and Social Accountability

Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors are reshaping how companies source and process minerals.
Our Mineral Supply Chains practice integrates sustainability principles into regulatory compliance and corporate governance.

We advise on lifecycle carbon assessment, mine-site rehabilitation obligations, and reporting under frameworks like the Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD).
Our lawyers also support clients in developing sustainability-linked financing structures for green mineral projects.

Managing Cross-Border Risks in an Era of Economic Sanctions

Mineral trade is increasingly entangled with global sanctions and embargo regimes.
We advise companies on how Mineral Supply Chains intersect with restrictions targeting countries such as Russia, Iran, and China.

Our lawyers help clients interpret OFAC, EU, and U.K. measures regulating the export or import of minerals, metals, and associated technologies.
We also assist in applying for licenses, structuring lawful transactions, and managing compliance with secondary sanctions.

By integrating trade compliance into procurement and logistics planning, clients can avoid disruption and maintain lawful access to essential materials.

Structuring Transactions Across Complex Mineral Markets

The global mineral trade involves unique contractual and financial challenges.
Our Mineral Supply Chains team drafts and negotiates agreements for extraction, processing, transport, and offtake arrangements.
We also advise on commodity finance, hedging strategies, and joint venture formation.

Contracts are tailored to address price volatility, delivery obligations, and environmental liabilities.
We integrate force majeure and sanctions clauses that protect clients from regulatory or geopolitical shocks.

Leveraging Innovation to Ensure Compliance and Efficiency

Digital transformation is redefining how Mineral Supply Chains are monitored and managed.
We guide clients in adopting blockchain-based traceability systems, IoT logistics tracking, and data analytics to verify sourcing authenticity.

Our lawyers advise on data privacy, cybersecurity, and cross-border data transfer regulations related to supply chain monitoring.
These tools not only enhance compliance but also build transparency that strengthens market reputation.

Defending Clients in Mineral Supply Chain Compliance Actions

As regulations tighten, disputes over mineral sourcing, ESG disclosures, and trade restrictions are on the rise.
We represent clients in investigations by environmental, trade, and securities regulators, as well as in commercial arbitration involving supply disruptions.

Our lawyers also handle disputes under offtake and joint venture agreements, including price adjustment and performance issues.
We provide preventive advice on disclosure accuracy and internal investigations to reduce litigation risk.

Shaping the Future of Global Mineral Governance

Our Mineral Supply Chains team helps clients engage with government and industry bodies on regulatory development.
We provide insight into global initiatives such as the Minerals Security Partnership (MSP) and the International Energy Agency (IEA) frameworks.

We assist clients in preparing policy submissions, commenting on proposed regulations, and advocating for practical compliance standards that support innovation and sustainable growth.

Embedding Compliance Culture Across the Mineral Supply Chain

Long-term compliance requires continuous improvement and education.
We design training programs for executives, procurement teams, and compliance officers focused on regulatory trends and risk indicators.

Our lawyers conduct internal audits, evaluate supplier performance, and recommend corrective actions.
We help clients integrate ESG performance metrics into procurement scorecards, demonstrating measurable progress toward responsible sourcing.

Comprehensive Compliance. Sustainable Strategy. Global Reach.

At SJKP LLP, we combine regulatory, environmental, and transactional expertise to deliver end-to-end counsel across the Mineral Supply Chains ecosystem.
We understand the interplay between legal compliance, operational efficiency, and sustainability imperatives.
 

From mine to market, our multidisciplinary team helps clients secure reliable supply chains, manage global compliance risks, and contribute to a more transparent and sustainable resource economy.