Mining and Metals

EU Omnibus regulations: Cutting through the noise – what businesses should focus on now

The EU Omnibus Package has been making headlines, with plenty of speculation about what it might mean for sustainability regulations. Depending on who you listen to, it’s either a much-needed clean-up of existing rules or a sign that the ...

The EU Batteries Regulation: What impact will it have on Africa's mining and metals sector?

EVENT: The EU Batteries Regulation: How will it impact Africa’s mining and metals sector?

This session has now expired. Keep an eye out for our current events on our website, socials or in our newsletter Location: Radisson Red Cape Town V&A WaterfrontDate: Monday 3rd FebruaryTime: 16:00 – 17:00, plus networking The EU ...

Kumi Newsletter December 2024

2024 has been a year of significant growth and development for Kumi. We have been investing heavily to better support our clients in navigating the complex and fast-changing landscape of responsible sourcing and to support our core mission ...

Kumi Newsletter November 2024

It’s been another exciting month at Kumi. We hosted our webinar on the EU Batteries Regulation with our partner Circulor. With over 400 participants listening to the discussion about the practical implications of the regulation ...

Kumi Newsletter – October 2024

As the nights get longer in Berlin, our work supporting the European Commission in developing the Implementation Guidelines for the EU Batteries Regulation is coming to an end. Through this extensive process, including a recent consultation...

Below the surface: female perspectives on responsible business in the mining industry

Fiona: “My first mine site visit was to an artisanal mine in Rwanda, and despite having worked on mining-related issues for some time, I approached it with a mix of nervousness and anticipation. Nothing quite compares to experiencing ...

WEBINAR: Due Diligence under the EU Batteries Regulation: Preparing for next year’s compliance requirements (with Circulor)

Kumi are specialists in implementing responsible business practices in global supply chains and have been working with the European Commission to create the Implementation Guidelines for the due diligence requirements in the EU Batteries Re...

Mining and heritage: reconciling interests

According to the IFC guidance on Biodiversity (PS6, 2012), mining in heritage areas is only admissible: However, as the first part of this insight series addresses, best practices are not always followed when mining activities overlap with ...

Responsible business and migrant workers series: closing the gap between policies and actions [Part 1/3]

On Sunday 30 July, the United Nations marked World Day against Trafficking in Persons. The annual event aims to raise awareness...

Responsible business and migrant workers series: closing the gap between policies and actions [Part 2/3]

Written by Jean-Baptiste Collovray Part two: are audits and grievance mechanisms meeting downstream policy and compliance commitments? Since I started working on responsible sourcing in global supply chains, social audits have often been pr...

Responsible business and migrant workers series: closing the gap between policies and actions [Part 3/3]

SUMMARY: Multi-stakeholder initiatives (MSIs) and industry coalitions help companies address human rights risks in supply chains by harmonising standards, fostering collaboration, and building supplier capacity. Effective MSIs require clear...

Kumi Newsletter – September 2024

As I write this, I am in central Africa with one of our mining sector clients. We are helping them prepare for accreditation against a well-known responsible mining standard. In the mining and metals sector, it feels like the demands on com...