Did you know about the new reporting – Pilot reporting template (PRT)?
RMI has developed the new reporting template for due diligence of minerals excluding 3TG (Tin, Tantalum, Tungsten and Gold), Mica and Cobalt. 3TGs are reported in CMRT and Mica and cobalt together reported in EMRTs. For other metals like copper, Aluminium, Nickle, Lithium we RMI suggest using Pilot Reporting Template also called PRT. This template was launched on 11th November 2022. The released PRT is in pilot test and the next version of PRT is anticipated in Q3 2023. PRT like CMRT and EMRT has similar questions also provision for due diligence process for any other metal apart from Copper, Aluminium, Nickle, Lithium up to scope of 10 metals/minerals. Difference between CMRT, EMRT and PRT The CMRT and EMRT were developed in line with IPC-1755 Responsible Sourcing of Minerals Data Exchange Standard, while PRT was not designed to fully align with this Standard with intention being minerals in PRT are slowly transitioned to EMRT. In PRT downstream companies can have due diligence for up to 10 minerals/metals except for the minerals already covered in CMRT and EMRT. PRT has only 2 questions to answer basis the scope of declaration and has no specific company level questions. Talk to one of our conflict minerals specialist today, to learn which is the best suitable template for your conflict minerals reporting. These links will help with more info on 3TG reporting: PRT FAQs Download PRT PRT completion Guide
Did you know, EMRT is updated by RMI?
On December 23, 2021, a new version of EMRT 1.02 is released by RMI. This new release has only minor changes. The new release has corrected the issues reported in Chinese translation. Originally, Extended Mineral Reporting Template (EMRT) was published by the Responsible Minerals Initiative (RMI) and IPC 1755 standards committee on 20th Oct 2021. The Cobalt Report Template (CRT) and Mica Reporting Template (MRT) have been consolidated into Extended Minerals Reporting Template (EMRT) to enable exploration companies to gather information on Cobalt and Mica as part of the due diligence process. A supply chain data collection and sharing tool, the EMRT is designed for downstream companies to use as a method to gather and disclose supply chain data. In the past, there were separate reporting templates for Cobalt and MICA. The purpose of the EMRT is to increase the efficiency and ease the supply chain surveying process by increasing the use of technology. Unlike conflict minerals (CMRT), there is no regulatory compliance requirement for cobalt and mica as of now which are the current scope of EMRT. It is expected that the next release of EMRT will be released in the fall of 2022. EMRTs are not collected by the RMI. EMRTs should be provided to your customers as a good practice measure, and may also be posted on your external website. The latest EMRT can be downloaded from the Responsible Mineral Initiative Website. http://www.responsiblemineralsinitiative.org/media/docs/RMI_EMRT_1.02.xlsx The EMRT was designed in accordance with the Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Supply Chains of Minerals from Conflict-Affected and High-Risk Areas of the OECD. It was created to serve as an aid to corporate due diligence and to facilitate the identification of smelters and refiners. Schedule a free consultation with our experts if this regulation applies to you and you want to learn more about this topic and available solutions.