Chances are that you are aware of the push for transparency and increased due diligence in supply chains. One of the drivers of this pressure comes fr...
U.S. Customs Takes Enforcement Action Against Gold from the DRC
Recent action taken by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) illustrates the cost of turning a blind eye to forced labor in supply chains and under...
Assent Announces Updates and Enhancements to Responsible Minerals Module
Assent has officially announced major updates to its conflict minerals data management software to align with the Responsible Minerals Initiative (RMI...
Why Reasonable Country of Origin Inquiry Data is Invaluable to Responsible Minerals Programs
One of the primary purposes of any responsible minerals program is to account for the origin of minerals of concern — including tantalum, tin, tungste...
Responsible Minerals: Mitigating Sanctions Risk
The origin of tin, tantalum, tungsten and gold (3TGs) in a company’s supply chain is a central consideration of Section 1502 of the Dodd-Frank Wall St...
Electric Vehicles Are Disrupting Automotive Supply Chains
The road ahead for automotive suppliers is anything but certain, and electric vehicles (EVs) are a key reason. With nearly all major original equipmen...
Ask the Experts: September 13 Edition
Our regulatory subject matter experts are always helping a range of stakeholders solve compelling regulatory challenges associated with supply chain d...
The European Commission Prepares to Launch “Due Diligence Ready!” Initiative
On November 20, 2019, the European Commission (EC) will launch a new initiative, Due Diligence Ready!, to help small and medium enterprises (SMEs) imp...
Ask the Experts: August 2 Edition
Our regulatory subject matter experts are always helping a range of stakeholders solve compelling regulatory challenges associated with supply chain d...
Q&A with Cobalt Institute President David Weight
In recent years, cobalt has become an integral part of many products due to its importance in the lithium-ion battery. As the metal became more widely...