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
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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
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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...
Why the Responsible Sourcing of Cobalt Goes Beyond Batteries
The lithium-ion battery enabled more mobility in electronics, enormously impacting the way we use many devices. Increased demand for the batteries — a...
Ask the Experts: June 21 Edition
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