Mining and Metals

Large yellow mining truck at a site signifying preparations for CMSI assessment

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CMSI 101 – How should sustainability leads prepare for the Consolidated Mining Standard Initiative?

Guidance for mining sustainability leads preparing for CMSI compliance, covering requirements, performance areas and gap assessment.

Close-up of hands working on fabric, highlighting workplace grievance mechanism concerns

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Why your Grievance Mechanism (probably) doesn’t work. And how to fix it.

Guidance for sustainability and compliance teams on fixing grievance mechanisms that fail to capture or resolve workplace concerns.

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WEBINAR: Mining assurance: From compliance burden to competitive advantage

Responsible mining assurance is no longer just a compliance exercise; it’s becoming a driver of competitiveness, reputation, and stakeholder trust. But without the right preparation, companies can face audit fatigue, missed opportunities,...

Workers in high-visibility jackets and hard hats surveying a mining site

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Which mining assurance is best for compliance teams: CMSI or IRMA?

Guidance for mining sustainability teams comparing CMSI and IRMA assurance models, governance approaches and compliance pathways.

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WEBINAR: Why your grievance mechanism probably doesn’t work (and how to fix it)

This webinar has already taken place Overview Many companies claim to have grievance mechanisms in place. However, these systems are often ineffective, nothing more than whistleblowing hotlines, suggestion boxes, or processes that rare...

Aerial view of a yellow digger at a mining site signifying mining certification schemes

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Beyond the badge: Evaluating the rationale behind mining certifications

Guidance for mining companies, investors and buyers assessing mining certification schemes like IRMA and Copper Mark for ESG compliance and risk management.

Worker smelting gold linking to the Consolidated Mining Standard

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What does the new Consolidated Mining Standard mean for sustainability and compliance teams in the gold mining sector?

Guidance for gold mining compliance teams on CMS requirements, site-level assurance and changes from RGMPs to the Consolidated Mining Standard.

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WEBINAR: Navigating the EU Batteries Regulation: Implications for US companies (With Ropes & Gray)

The EU Batteries Regulation (EUBR) introduces the most comprehensive supply chain due diligence requirements seen in EU product legislation to date, with important implications for many US companies. These requirements exist in a context th...

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WEBINAR: Mastering risk-based due diligence in global supply chains

With this Kumi practitioner series on risk-based due diligence in global supply chains you will gain valuable insights and practical knowledge to enhance your supply chain management practices.

New EU Batteries Regulation update after the announcement on 21 May

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WEBINAR: New EU Batteries Regulation deadline

Following the anticipated EU Commission update on 21st May, we undertook a 30-minute webinar discussing the changes to the EU Batteries Regulation. This webinar will provide valuable insights into the proposed plans to simplify legislation...

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Kumi Newsletter April 2025

As I write this introduction, I am getting ready for a field trip related to our ongoing work across South America, focusing on the Artisanal and Small-scale Mining (ASM) sector. A crucial aspect of our work at Kumi involves helping our cli...

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When should Procurement leaders disengage from unsustainable suppliers?

Guidance for procurement leaders on when to disengage from supplier relations while balancing due diligence, supplier progress and impacts on workers and communities.