Guest author Hugh Brown is a documentary photographer whose work has come to focus on artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM), giving him firsthand exp...
Responsible Mining: Formalizing the ASM Sector in DRC Copper-Cobalt Belt
For the last 1.5 years, Impact Facility has worked with Fairphone, Signify, and Huayou Cobalt to develop a program that addresses urgent issues associ...
Upholding Modern Slavery Act Enforcement Amidst COVID-19
COVID-19 has had a devastating impact on businesses. Severe supply chain disruptions have brought many businesses to a halt, leading companies to focu...
Cobalt in Crisis: Top China Supplier Stops Purchasing From Congo Miners
On May 28, 2020, the Financial Times reported that Huayou Cobalt Co., Ltd has stopped purchasing cobalt from independent miners in the Democratic Repu...
CMRT 6.01 & CRT 2.11 Released: What You Need to Know
The Responsible Minerals Initiative (RMI) has released new versions of the Conflict Minerals Reporting Template (CMRT) and Cobalt Reporting Template (...
Satisfying Mandatory Human Rights Due Diligence Requirements With Data Automation
In January of this year, the European Commission released a study examining due diligence requirements on supply chains. The study examined existing p...
How Responsible Sourcing Affects Metal Markets
The global focus on responsible sourcing has gained increasing momentum over recent years, with an escalation of interest driving both public awarenes...
Supply Chain Data & Sustainable EV Battery Production
Electric Vehicle (EV) batteries are not only powering vehicles, but contributing to the feasibility of a major global push to take fossil fuels off ou...
Electric Vehicle Suppliers: Managing Increased Awareness of Cobalt & Mining Practices
Each year the electric vehicle (EV) market share grows as government incentives and improved technology make fully electric or hybrid vehicles more at...
Top Regulatory Changes to Be Aware of in 2020
Regulatory pressure is increasing. Companies that fell short of expectations in the last few years have seen their brands take reputational hits, expe...