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Responsible Minerals Initiative Launches Network for Institutional Investors

Feb 13, 2024

The Responsible Minerals Initiative (RMI) of the Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) today announced the launch of the RMI Investor Network to advance responsible sourcing and further engage institutional investors crucial to the renewable energy transition.

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Status of ITSCI application for upstream recognition and support for smelter RMAP participation

Dec 18, 2023

The purpose of this update is to share information with supply chain actors and stakeholders impacted by ITSCI’s RMI recognition status and responsible sourcing from the African Great Lakes Region. As the RMI continues to await ITSCI’s response to recognition terms sent to ITSCI in September, this and additional communications to smelters shares information to help facilities prepare for RMAP assessments in 2024 in case ITSCI does not meet or does not respond to RMI recognition terms by the end of this year.

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RMI and the Copper Mark Publish Criteria for Responsible Minerals and Metals

Oct 19, 2023

The Responsible Minerals Initiative (RMI) and The Copper Mark today announced the launch of the RMI’s Risk Readiness Assessment (RRA) and the RMI’s and Copper Mark’s joint Criteria Guide, version 3.0. The RRA Criteria and Criteria Guide are publicly available to all interested stakeholders.

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RMI Upstream Mechanism Recognition Update - June 2023

Jun 13, 2023

On June 8, 2023, the RMI received ITSCI’s OECD Alignment Assessment Report, together with ITSCI’s expression of interest to apply for RMI recognition. The RMI is sharing this update so smelters and auditors engaged in the Responsible Minerals Assurance Program (RMAP) and other stakeholders are aware of the upcoming schedule and implications for 2023 RMAP assessments.

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Responsible Minerals Initiative Standards Recognized by the London Metal Exchange

Apr 18, 2023

The Responsible Minerals Initiative (RMI) of the Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) today announced the RMI’s Global Responsible Sourcing Due Diligence Standard for Mineral Supply Chains - All Minerals has achieved recognition by the London Metal Exchange (LME). This is the sixth RMI standard to be conditionally approved by the LME and it is an important due diligence tool for battery materials and the green energy transition.

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ITSCI and the RMI Reach a Shared Understanding Regarding RMI Recognition

Jan 23, 2023

Through continued constructive dialogue, the International Tin Supply Chain Initiative (ITSCI) and the Responsible Minerals Initiative (RMI) have clarified and confirmed both organisations’ mutual understanding of the engagement, process, and commitments regarding the RMI recognition Process for ITSCI as an upstream mechanism.

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ITSCI and the RMI Engage in Constructive Dialogue

Dec 02, 2022

ITSCI and the RMI share the goal of enabling responsible sourcing and have engaged in a constructive dialogue regarding RMI recognition of ITSCI as an upstream system. Both organizations are committed to continue constructive engagement and communication, including with members, auditees, and stakeholders. To that end, ITSCI and the RMI held in-depth discussions last week to enhance common understanding of recognition and meaningful due diligence.

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RMI and the Copper Mark Launch Public Consultation on Revised Criteria for Responsible Minerals and Metals

May 02, 2022

The Responsible Minerals Initiative (RMI) and the Copper Mark today announced the launch of a public consultation on the draft Risk Readiness Assessment (RRA) and Criteria Guide. The consultation is available to all interested stakeholders and will be open from May 2 to July 1, 2022.

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Responsible Minerals Initiative Announces Next Steps on ASM Cobalt Sourcing

Mar 03, 2022

The Responsible Minerals Initiative (RMI), an initiative of the Responsible Business Alliance (RBA), has confirmed its next steps in supporting the responsible sourcing of artisanal cobalt from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).

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