Assessor Information

RMI Assessment Firm and Assessor Approval Process 

The RMI approves assessors to enable them to conduct Responsible Minerals Assurance Process (RMAP) assessments. The assessor approval process is designed to verify that assessors have appropriate experience and expertise, and that there is no conflict of interest when undertaking RMAP assessments for smelters. The approval process follows the relevant requirements outlined in ISO 17011, the international standard for accrediting certification/assessment bodies. Please review Assessment Firm and Assessor Approval Process for detailed information on RMI requirements and RMI Service Provider Conflict of Interest Evaluation Framework.

To become an approved assessing body for RMAP, assessment firms must complete the RMAP Assessment Firm Approval Application, fill out the Approved Assessor List as well as the Assessor Approval Application for each assessor on the List, and return it to the RMI for consideration (please email us here). Each individual assessor candidacy, nominated by the approved assessment firm, is also to be reviewed and approved by the RMI before the assessors are able to conduct RMAP assessments.

RMAP Assessment Documents and Tools


Assessor Training 

The assessor approval process is supported by specific on-line and in-person courses on RMAP’s assessment protocols and procedures, in addition to the pre-requisites for relevant assessor training/certifications and experience. Assessor on-line training courses can be found on the RMI eLearning Academy (free and open to all). A list of the required on-line courses is included below. Click here to request credentials for the eLearning Academy. Approved assessors are also required to undergo an in-person assessor training whenever available in their region.

Required Assessor Courses

  1. To be completed online before conducting the first assessment
  2. To be completed online before conducting mineral-specific assessment

 


Fully Approved Assessment Firms

RMAP and Downstream Assessment Program

Arche Advisors
https://www.archeadvisors.com/
Based in the U.S.
Scope: RMAP and DAP - International
Approved since 2016

Intertek 
https://www.intertek.com/
Based in the UK
Scope: RMAP and DAP - International
Approved since 2016

SCS Global Services
https://www.scsglobalservices.com/
Based in the U.S.
Scope: RMAP and DAP -International
Approved since 2016

UL
https://www.ul.com/
Based in the U.S.
Scope: RMAP and DAP - International
Approved since 2010

SGS
https://www.sgs.com/
Based in Switzerland and Hong Kong
Scope: RMAP and DAP - China 
Approved since 2011


Provisionally Approved Assessment Firms

BDO (through September 30, 2024)
https://www.bdo.co.uk
Scope: International, based in the UK
Assessing RMAP since 2021

BSI (through September 30, 2024)
https://www.bsi.com
Scope: International, based in the US
Assessing RMAP since 2021

ELEVATE (through September 30, 2024)
https://www.elevatelimited.com
Scope: International, based in Hong Kong 
Assessing RMAP since 2021

ERM CVS (through September 30, 2024)
https://www.ermcvs.com
Scope: International, based in the US
Assessing RMAP since 2021

EuroCert (through September 30, 2024)
https://www.eurocert.asia  AND https://www.eurocert.gr
Scope: International, based in the EU
Assessing RMAP since 2021

Greenment (through September 30, 2024)
http://www.greenment.net
Scope: International, based in China
Assessing RMAP since 2021

TDI (through July 31, 2024)
https://www.thedragonflyinitiative.com/
Scope: International, based in the UK
Assessing RMAP since 2020

TUV Rheinland (through April 30, 2024)
https://www.tuv.com/world/en/
Scope: International, based in Germany
Assessing RMAP since 2022

Note: Assessment firms conducting assessments in China require additional approval.

The RMI regularly reviews information submitted by assessment firms to assess their continued acceptability to remain on the list of approved assessors. All approved assessors must undergo re-approval to remain on the list of approved firms every three years. To apply for re-approval, please use the same form as for the initial application.

Any concerns about the RMAP can be raised directly to RMI staff and through the Grievances and Complaints Mechanism page (anonymous feedback option available).