The Critical Mineral Record is the definitive compliance intelligence hub for critical mineral supply chain regulations worldwide. Critical minerals — including lithium, cobalt, nickel, rare earth elements, and graphite — are essential for clean energy technologies, defence systems, and advanced manufacturing. Their supply chains are subject to increasing regulatory scrutiny.
Key Regulatory Frameworks
EU Critical Raw Materials Act (CRMA)
EU Regulation establishing benchmarks for domestic production, processing, and recycling of critical raw materials. In force from May 2024.
Read more →US Critical Minerals Executive Order
Executive Order 13817 and subsequent orders establishing the US critical minerals strategy. DOE, DOD, and USGS critical minerals lists.
Read more →IRA Critical Minerals Provisions
Inflation Reduction Act critical minerals requirements for EV tax credits. Sourcing restrictions and free trade agreement requirements.
Read more →OECD Due Diligence Guidance
Five-step framework for responsible mineral supply chain due diligence. Applicable to all minerals from conflict-affected and high-risk areas.
Read more →Dodd-Frank Section 1502
US conflict minerals disclosure requirement for SEC-reporting companies. Covers tin, tantalum, tungsten, and gold from DRC and adjoining countries.
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