Measuring our Impact

RMI uses qualitative and quantitative evaluation reports and impact analyses to understand the impact of our programs.

In 2023, the Responsible Minerals Initiative (RMI) updated its Theory of Change to better reflect the evolving landscape of responsible mineral sourcing. Building on this foundation, the RMI launched its first annual Impact Report in 2024 to enhance transparency and accountability in how we measure progress toward our goals.

We invite all stakeholders to explore the RMI’s Theory of Change, the 2023 Impact Report, and the newly released 2024 Impact Report. Your feedback is essential to our commitment to continuous improvement. RMI welcomes input as we refine our frameworks and strengthen our role in advancing responsible mineral supply chains worldwide.

For additional readings, see the list below.

Social and Economic Impacts on Developing Countries	Impacts of RMI/ RMAP on the Supply Chain (including indirect impacts on upstream actors)	Stakeholder Reports that specifically reference RMI and RMAP Program Impact
A Golden Web: How India Became One of the World’s Largest Gold Smuggling Hubs Assessing impacts of responsible sourcing initiatives for cobalt: Insights from a case study Assessing the impact of Due Diligence programmes in eastern DRC: A baseline Study Evaluating Due Diligence Programs for Conflict Minerals: A Matched Analysis of 3T Mines in Eastern DRC International mineral trade on the background of due diligence regulation: A case study of tantalum and tin supply chains from East and Central Africa Mineral Supply Chains and Conflict Links in Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo: Five years of implementing supply chain due diligence Point of Origin: Status Report on the Impact of Dodd-Frank 1502 in Congo Sustainability Schemes for Mineral Resources: A Comparative Overview	Development International Issuer Evaluations (including annual reports, like Smelter and Refiner Disclosure Conformance with Leading Due Diligence and Assurance Standards) RSN Mining the Disclosures (including annual reports, like 2019: An Investor Guide to Conflict Minerals and Cobalt Reporting in Year Six) US Government Accountability Office (GAO) Annual Reports (e.g. 2018, 2017)	Creating Shared Value: How sustainability standards can learn from interoperability in the metals, minerals and mining sectors Demand the Supply Report: Conflict Minerals Company Rankings Spotlight World's Top Consumer Electronics Companies and Jewelry Retailers Mining the Disclosures Reports (annual) Monitoring impact of mineral sustainability standards to align with the Sustainable Development Goals Report Responsible sourcing of metals: certification approaches for conflict minerals and conflict-free metals

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