IEA – The Role of Traceability in Critical Mineral Supply Chains, 2025

The main theme of the report concerns the importance of traceability in critical mineral supply chains.

With the growing global demand for critical minerals, it is important to anticipate and address the potential negative impacts that the mining and metallurgical sector may have on societies, communities, and the environment. Traceability systems, as part of a broader due diligence process, can help achieve new policy goals by providing ways to integrate data on the origin, evolution, and ownership of minerals. However, for effective operation, traceability systems must be carefully designed, requiring strong collaboration between companies, governments, and civil society.