We are pleased to invite you to the launch of the Critical Minerals Observatory, a new initiative from the European Network of Corporate Observatories (ENCO). This new knowledge hub aims to foster collaboration, share Share A part of ownership in a company. The income from it is a dividend. For publicly traded companies, a share also has a market price that depends on the supply and demand for that share at that time and may differ from the par value at the time the share was issued.
(in French : action) resources, and promote critical research on the strategies of transnational corporations and governments in securing supplies of critical minerals for the energy transition.

The launch event will take place during Raw Materials Week in Brussels.

Event Details :
• When : December 12, 2024, 5 p.m. - 6 p.m.
• Where : Colonies Hotel (Rue des Croisades 6-10, Brussels, 1210 Belgium)
• Registration : https://framaforms.org/critical-minerals-observatory-launch-1731923119

Speakers :
• Zo Randriamaro (Founder and Coordinator, CRAAD-OI, Madagascar)
• Jovan Rajik (Renewables and Environmental Regulatory Institute, Serbia)
• Steven Rolf (Senior Research Fellow, University of Sussex Business School)

Moderation : Olivier Petitjean (Observatoire des Multinationales, ENCO)

The event will explore the role of public data in understanding the key players in global mineral supply chains and will feature testimonies from communities affected by mining practices in Madagascar and Serbia, with a focus on the corporate impunity of one of the largest mining companies, Rio Tinto.

We believe your participation would be invaluable as we come together to discuss these critical issues and explore pathways for stronger advocacy and informed public debate."