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 (4)
Audit
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| RMIRMA-4 | Third-Party Audit and Conformance |
Chain of Custody
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| RMIRMA-3 | Chain of Custody, Documentation, Reporting |
Management System
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| RMIRMA-1 | Scope, Management System, Internal Transparency |
Risk
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| RMIRMA-2 | Risk Identification and Mitigation |
Maps to 2 other frameworks
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 4 domains and 4 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 4 controls organised across 4 domains. The largest domains are Audit (1 controls), Chain of Custody (1 controls), Management System (1 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 2 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are ISO 31000:2018 (25% coverage), ISO/IEC 23894:2023 (25% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.
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