Mining and Metals

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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.

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Due diligence in mica supply chains

Few companies that utilise mica undertake effective supply chain due diligence, meaning human rights risks including child labour.

Child labour in global supply chains

Child labour remains a human rights risk: companies can address it by carrying out effective supply chain due diligence.

Kumi appointed EU Conflict Minerals Compliance Assessor

Kumi has been appointed by the EC as Compliance Assessor of industry schemes with the requirements of Conflict Minerals Regulation.

OECD Responsible Mineral Supply Chains Forum: reflections

Kumi’s responsible sourcing consulting team reflects on its attendance at the OECD’s annual Forum on Responsible Mineral Supply Chains.