The reality of critical minerals: a webinar series by Innovation Forum

Innovation Forum invites you to join this complimentary webinar series, where we’ll explore human rights risks, financial and political investment trends, and the potential of deep-sea mining—offering valuable insights to help businesses build responsible and resilient supply chains.

Here’s a full overview of the series:

Hosted on Tuesday, 18th February 1pm GMT / 2pm CET
A wide variety of companies face significant risks related to human rights in sourcing minerals critical to the energy transition. Join us to explore how businesses can minimise sourcing risks across mining, electronics, EVs, and renewable energy. The panellists discussed practical steps for monitoring, evaluation, and reporting.

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Tuesday 25th March 2pm GMT / 3pm CET
As demand for critical minerals surges due to accelerating clean energy initiatives, the landscape is becoming increasingly complex. Current and looming supply gaps are emerging alongside shifting political dynamics that are pivotal to the climate transition. Join the conversation to explore supply gaps, the projected investment trends, and how geopolitical factors are shaping the future of critical minerals.

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Tuesday 22nd April 1pm GMT / 2pm CET
The deep seabed contains untapped reserves of critical minerals, which are essential for driving the energy transition. With land-based mineral deposits dwindling and often linked to human rights abuses, the ocean has become a potential new resource. However, deep sea mining remains fraught with complexity, high costs, and a lack of regulatory frameworks. We’ll discuss if deep sea mining can be responsibly managed and if it’s a viable solution for the energy transition.

Speakers to be announced