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Responsible Minerals Initiative (RMI) - ASM Cobalt Normative Framework

Responsible Cobalt Initiative (RCI), Responsible Minerals Initiative (RMI)

The Responsible Minerals Initiative (RMI) is a cross-industry initiative focused on advancing responsible mineral sourcing across global supply chains.

The RMI Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining (ASM) Cobalt Normative Framework covers a progressive-improvement pathway that includes environmental; social; and governance (ESG) criteria to transition informal operations toward international standards. The Framework applies exclusively to ASM operations in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

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  • Current Version: v1 (2023)
  • First Published: 2023