Responsible Minerals Initiative (RMI) - Responsible Minerals Assurance Process
The Responsible Minerals Initiative (RMI), managed by the Responsible Business Alliance (RBA), provides tools and resources for companies to address responsible mineral sourcing in their supply chains. The RMI's Responsible Minerals Assurance Process (RMAP) is the most widely adopted smelter/refiner audit programme for conflict minerals (tin, tantalum, tungsten, gold - 3TG) and cobalt. Over 400 smelters and refiners assessed. RMAP uses independent third-party audits against the RMAP assessment standard. Supports compliance with Dodd-Frank Section 1502, EU Conflict Minerals Regulation (2017/821), and OECD Due Diligence Guidance.
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Framework Domains (23)
Audit
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| RMAP-06 | Third Party Audit |
CAHRA
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| RMAP-11 | Conflict-Affected and High-Risk Areas |
Cobalt
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| RMAP-13 | Cobalt Refiner Standard |
Cross Recognition
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| RMAP-16 | Cross Recognition |
Due Diligence Management System
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| RMI-DD-1 | Policy and Management Systems |
| RMI-DD-2 | Supply Chain Information Collection |
| RMI-DD-3 | Red Flag Review |
| RMI-DD-4 | Due Diligence Reporting |
Grievance Mechanism
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| RMAP-08 | Grievance Mechanism |
Identifier Management
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| RMAP-17 | Smelter Identification Number Management |
Listing
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| RMAP-19 | Conformant Facility Listing |
Management System
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| RMAP-02 | Management System |
Mica
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| RMAP-14 | Mica Standard |
Mineral-Specific Standards
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| RMI-MS-1 | Conflict Minerals (3TG) Standard |
| RMI-MS-2 | Cobalt Standard |
| RMI-MS-3 | All-Minerals Standard |
Origin Inquiry
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| RMAP-15 | Reasonable Country of Origin Inquiry |
Records
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| RMAP-10 | Document Retention |
Recycled Materials
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| RMAP-12 | Recycled and Scrap Materials |
Reporting
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| RMAP-07 | Public Reporting |
Responsible Minerals Assurance Process (RMAP)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| RMI-RMAP-1 | Smelter/Refiner Assessment |
| RMI-RMAP-2 | Risk-Based Audit Approach |
| RMI-RMAP-3 | Onsite Audit Requirements |
| RMI-RMAP-4 | Assessor Oversight and Rotation |
Risk Identification
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| RMAP-04 | Risk Identification |
Risk Mitigation
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| RMAP-05 | Risk Mitigation |
Scope
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| RMAP-01 | Scope of Assurance |
Self Assessment
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| RMAP-18 | Risk Readiness Assessment |
Social, Environmental and Governance
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| RMI-SEG-1 | Facility-Level Social Standards |
| RMI-SEG-2 | Environmental Standards |
| RMI-SEG-3 | OHS and Governance |
Supplier Engagement
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| RMAP-09 | Supplier Engagement |
Transparency
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| RMAP-03 | Internal Systems of Transparency |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Responsible Minerals Initiative (RMI) - Responsible Minerals Assurance Process?
Responsible Minerals Initiative (RMI) - Responsible Minerals Assurance Process is a compliance framework from International (RBA/RMI) with 23 domains and 33 controls. The Responsible Minerals Initiative (RMI), managed by the Responsible Business Alliance (RBA), provides tools and resources for companies to address responsible mineral sourcing in their supply chains. The RMI's Responsible Minerals Assurance Process (RMAP) is the most widely adopted smelter/refiner audit programme for conflict minerals (tin, tantalum, tungsten, gold - 3TG) and cobalt. Over 400 smelters and refiners assessed. RMAP uses independent third-party audits against the RMAP assessment standard. Supports compliance with Dodd-Frank Section 1502, EU Conflict Minerals Regulation (2017/821), and OECD Due Diligence Guidance. It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
How many controls does Responsible Minerals Initiative (RMI) - Responsible Minerals Assurance Process have?
Responsible Minerals Initiative (RMI) - Responsible Minerals Assurance Process has 33 controls organised across 23 domains. The largest domains are Due Diligence Management System (4 controls), Responsible Minerals Assurance Process (RMAP) (4 controls), Mineral-Specific Standards (3 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.
What frameworks does Responsible Minerals Initiative (RMI) - Responsible Minerals Assurance Process map to?
Responsible Minerals Initiative (RMI) - Responsible Minerals Assurance Process maps to 280 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are TISAX - Trusted Information Security Assessment Exchange (21% coverage), Telecommunications Sector Security Reforms (TSSR) (21% coverage), Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF) Release 2024 (21% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.
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