Critical Choices

Responsible Raw Materials' fifth annual conference - "Risk in the Eye of the Beholder" - we held from 29 April to 3 May 2024. The conference brought together professionals from across the mineral value chain to examine how risk is understood, framed, and acted upon in an increasingly complex global landscape.

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As governments, companies, and communities seek to secure responsible and resilient mineral supply chains, risk has become a central - yet often contested - theme. From geopolitical shifts to operational interdependencies, from stakeholder expectations to environmental uncertainties, the ways in which risks are perceived can vary widely depending on position and perspective.

This year's sessions explored how those differences influence decisions and priorities, what risks remain unspoken or underestimated, and how we might reframe our approaches to build shared resilience. By highlighting both overlooked threats and innovative responses, the conference provided a platform for critical dialogue and collaboration across disciplines.