Mining and Metals

What is the role of a responsible sourcing policy?

Kumi found that surprisingly few RMI members have responsible sourcing policies that are aligned with established industry good practice standards.

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EC’s proposed Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence

Kumi is advising companies and industry schemes on compliance with the European Commission’s (EC’s) proposed Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive.

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Achieving compliance with the Norwegian Transparency Act

Kumi is supporting companies and industry schemes to comply with Norway’s Transparency Act relating to enterprises’ transparency and work on fundamental human rights and decent working conditions.

Compliance with German Supply Chain Due Diligence Act

Kumi is advising companies and industry schemes on compliance with the German Supply Chain Due Diligence Act (LkSG).

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Linking gender with responsible minerals supply chains

Mariana Granziera explains why gender issues and responsible minerals supply chains cannot be dissociated.

The evolving responsible sourcing agenda in South America

Kumi’s article for Global Mining Review discussing sourcing risks and the increasing responsible sourcing requirements in South America’s mining sector.

Kumi to provide confidence in Democratic Republic of Congo’s artisanal cobalt production

Kumi selected as the assurance provider for EGC initiative that will transform ASM cobalt production in DRC.

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Kumi to support Trafigura with a transformational programme to bring responsibly sourced cobalt from the DRC to market

Trafigura’s agreement with EGC will transform DRC’s cobalt ASM sector; Kumi will assure that OECD responsible sourcing standards are upheld.

What are CAHRAs and why do they matter to due diligence?

Identification of ‘conflict-affected and high-risk areas’ (CAHRAs) is a critical early step in the responsible sourcing of minerals and metals.

Responsible sourcing: implications for African miners

In an article for Global Mining Review, we discuss the implications on Africa’s mining sector of increasing responsible sourcing requirements.

CAHRA Map: an innovative new due diligence resource

Kumi's CAHRA Map is an innovative new service to quickly and easily identify 'conflict-affected and high-risk areas' (CAHRAs).

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OECD due diligence: implications for large-scale mining

CAHRAs should be considered in the due diligence of industrial metal supply chains to meet LME responsible sourcing requirements.