RMI Responsible Minerals Assurance Process (RMAP) Tungsten Standard
Responsible Minerals Initiative (RMI)
The Responsible Minerals Assurance Process (RMAP) was established to cultivate transparent mineral supply chains and sustainable corporate engagement in the mineral sector with a view to prevent the extraction and trade of minerals contributing to or being associated with significant adverse impacts, including serious human rights abuses, money laundering and conflict. The RMAP Tungsten Standard was developed in consultation and collaboration with the Tungsten Industry – Conflict Minerals Council (TI-CMC). It provides a specific, practical framework to consistently audit the supply chain practices and underlying due diligence management systems of tungsten smelters, the point at which the mineral is converted into a generic metallic powder, product or compound. It follows guidance provided by the final report of the UN Group of Experts to the Security Council on 15th November 2010, and by the OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Supply Chains of Minerals from Conflict-Affected and High-Risk Areas.
