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An update on required ‘Conflict’ Metals reporting…

Operations and Supply Chain Management

First Reports Filed to SEC on Potential Use of Minerals From a Region of War-Torn Africa. Crew Group Inc., Crew Group Inc., The admissions were among reports by nearly 1,300 U.S.-listed The measure has been under continuous assault from business groups, which consider it too burdensome. and Deere & Co.

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Reflections: Building the Network of Networks

Supply Chain Shaman

Answering the question was the genesis of the network of networks share group. The Story of the Network of Networks Share Group. A share group is a joint initiative between manufacturers and technologists to work together to solve a supply chain problem that does not have a clear answer today. I am updating this report.).

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Big Tech and Auto Battle for the World’s Cobalt Resources

Elementum

The Democratic Republic of Congo holds the most global cobalt reserves , at around 3.5 million metric tons (or 60% of the world’s supply). million metric tons. Traditionally, companies like Apple haven’t purchased the metal directly from mines, but through brokers like China’s Congo Dong Fang Mining. Conclusion.

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Copper in flux

Resilinc

And just in the last few days, trade media such as Mining.com, MetalsNews, and FXStreet have posted headlines predicting more price drops—”Copper price sinks to 10-month low on recession worries”—and major price increases—“Copper prices set to rise as supply lags.”. Meeting this demand, without jeopardizing U.S.

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Demand for low-carbon metals heats up

Resilinc

“Activists are launching sophisticated and effective campaigns with social media and public support,” wrote Bain analysts, citing campaigns by ESG investment advisory firm Glass Lewis , shareholder engagement company Proxinvest , and Australian ESG pressure group Market Forces.

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Big Tech and Auto Battle for the World’s Cobalt Resources

Elementum

The Democratic Republic of Congo holds the most global cobalt reserves , at around 3.5 million metric tons (or 60% of the world’s supply). million metric tons. Traditionally, companies like Apple haven’t purchased the metal directly from mines, but through brokers like China’s Congo Dong Fang Mining. Conclusion.

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How Financial Services Companies Can Manage Sustainability Risks While Driving Progress On UN Sustainable Development Goal 16

EcoVadis

The Peace dimension aims to eliminate all forms of violence against vulnerable groups and promote resolution of any arising conflicts through dialog, negotiation and diplomacy. In practice, however, companies can create profound contributions to SDG 16 through their sustainable procurement programs. As defined by the U.S.