Geopolitical risks among compliance concerns for metals, mining companies
By 
Neil Hodge2025-09-26T19:30:00
Companies working in the metals and mining sectors face increased compliance checks due to efforts to clamp down on abuses in the supply chain, while “volatile” geopolitical changes make sourcing and transporting raw materials more difficult and expensive.
Experts also warn that the extractive industries probably face more scrutiny in terms of environmental and sustainability reporting, which means compliance teams working in these sectors may have their work cut out for them.
There are two key compliance issues impacting these sectors around disclosures and geopolitics, said Avadh Avadh Nagaralawala, control systems engineer, mining technology contributor at Caterpillar, a manufacturer of construction and mining equipment.
Related articles
-
ArticleAI and tariffs add to complexity of extra-territorial compliance
Extra-territorial rules are an increasing risk for global organizations as governments add regulations governing AI, fraud, tariffs, and sanctions to existing laws on bribery and corruption. Complex supply chains and requirements for global due diligence extend the strong arm of the law ever further.
-
ArticleEmployee faith in whistleblowing programs wanes when companies act selectively
Whistleblowing hotlines are rightly championed as valuable tools for employees and even third parties to raise concerns about corporate conduct. But it seems some complaints may be acted upon more keenly than others, particularly if blame can be pinned to one individual and any potential fallout can be ring-fenced.
-
ArticleU.K. enforcement appetite over off-channel comms grows as U.S. wanes
The U.K’.s financial regulator has given a strong indication that financial firms’ use of unauthorized devices and apps is under scrutiny and that policies around off-channel communications need to be tightened up.
More from Risk and Regulatory Compliance
-
ArticleRetailers face new compliance pressures from tariffs, sanctions, fraud and cybercrime
Regulators are pressuring retail compliance teams on supply chains, shifting sanctions and tariffs, sustainability, and digital commerce. Rising cyberattacks heighten data security concerns, while large retailers push legal and commercial requirements down their supply chains.
-
PremiumDirectors should be more accountable for failure, while also taking more risks, says U.K. regulator
Director accountability is back in the spotlight in the U.K., even as the government pushes for regulatory simplification to cut red tape and drive growth. This raises questions about how boards can be encouraged to take risks to grow their businesses while also being held more accountable for governance failings. ...