OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Supply Chains of Minerals from Conflict-Affected and High-Risk Areas (OECD)

FINAL DRAFT SUPPLEMENT ON GOLD, VERSION 3.0
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction and scope …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………3
Definitions ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………5
Step 1: Establish strong company management systems……………………………………………………………….11
Section I – General recommendations for all companies in the gold supply chain …………………………..11
Section II – Specific recommendations ……………………………………………………………………………………….13
Step 2: Identify and assess risks in the supply chain……………………………………………………………………..16
Section I – Risk assessment for gold producers ……………………………………………………………………………16
Section II – Risk assessment for local exporters, international gold traders and refiners ………………….22
Section III – Risk assessment for downstream companies ……………………………………………………………..30
Step 3: Design and implement a strategy to respond to identified risks………………………………………….32
Section I – Risk management for upstream companies………………………………………………………………….32
Section II – Risk management for downstream companies…………………………………………………………….35
Step 4: Carry out independent third-party audit of refiner’s due diligence practices……………………..37
Step 5: Report annually on supply chain due diligence …………………………………………………………………41
Appendix 1: Suggested measures to create economic and development opportunities for artisanal
and small-scale gold miners…………………………………………………………………………………………………………43

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