Mining and Metals

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Insights into supply chain due diligence and responsible sourcing practices at leading battery cell manufacturers and their key suppliers.

Kumi supports Trafigura and its supplier, Chemaf, to develop a formalised artisanal mining site of unprecedented scale at Mutoshi, DRC.

Companies that buy or manufacture lithium ion batteries need to expand responsible sourcing efforts beyond cobalt to lithium and nickel.