Washington, D.C. — GreenMet, a leading investment and advisory firm focused on critical mineral supply chains, hosted a riveting policy discussion last week featuring Kevin D’Souza, a 30-year veteran of the mining industry and an independent responsible mining specialist.

The briefing provided an in-depth overview of the global realities of artisanal and small-scale mining practices and the implications for securing a resilient critical mineral supply chain to meet U.S. needs and priorities. D’Souza drew upon his extensive international experience to shed light on the challenges and opportunities within the sector.

“We don’t have to reinvent the wheel — the key principles for addressing issues have been well-documented, but putting them into practice requires sustained engagement and commitment among all parties,” D’Souza said.

The event also explored potential solutions, with D’Souza emphasizing the importance of engaging artisanal miners, understanding financial flows and supply chains, and fostering multi-stakeholder collaboration between governments, companies, civil society, and communities.

The briefing and networking event attracted industry leaders and key policy staffers from the House and Senate seeking to better understand and tackle the multifaceted challenges surrounding artisanal mining’s role in mineral supply chains.

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