Resilinc

JUNE 21, 2022

Where new copper sources will come from is an issue of major concern geopolitically. dependent on foreign sources. Meeting this demand, without jeopardizing U.S. economic and national security by increasing reliance on foreign copper sources, requires permitting reform for both mining and smelting.”.

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QAD

JUNE 28, 2022

Now they want to know what acre of land it was grown on, the source of the water and the living conditions of the workers.” Automakers are increasingly instituting objectives to boost the number of suppliers that meet defined social and environment standards. Environmental Supply Chain Costs.

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Resilinc

MAY 16, 2023

Presently, The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is the top producer of cobalt—making 71% of the world’s supply. This means in order to meet the growing demand, lithium production must increase from 737,000 metric tons to more than 3 million tons by 2030 ( Washington Post ).

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Elementum

MARCH 27, 2018

The Democratic Republic of Congo holds the most global cobalt reserves , at around 3.5 Traditionally, companies like Apple haven’t purchased the metal directly from mines, but through brokers like China’s Congo Dong Fang Mining. A cobalt mine in the Democratic Republic of Congo. It’s followed by Australia, which has 1.2

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Resilinc

AUGUST 16, 2022

As covered previously on Resilinc’s blog (see Driving domestic production of critical minerals and Ethical sourcing risks pose challenge to electric vehicle market), the ESG concerns of activists and investors dovetail with the security worries of bipartisan leaders in the White House and Congress.

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Resilinc

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Growing scrutiny of ESG impacts of mining is strengthening demand for sustainably sourced metals —but IEA worries that “higher-performing supply chains may not be sufficient to meet demand.” Declining ore quality from Chile, the top producing country, will lead to higher energy usage and costs for processing, according to IEA.

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Supply Chain Movement

FEBRUARY 18, 2016

A report by Amnesty International describes unsafe working conditions, exposure to health risks and child labor at artisanal cobalt mining operations in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Five independent data sources will be used giving a total possible score of 10. For supply chain, this calls for action.

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EcoVadis

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

Additionally, in a bid to meet the emissions standards, automobile manufacturers have introduced new lines of electric vehicles to the market, all of which require minerals and metals whose social impacts are known to exceed the standards set by SDG 8. Those new standards effectively aim to eradicate modern slavery from the sourcing of 3TGs.

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EcoVadis

AUGUST 23, 2012

The purpose of the Conflict Mineral rules is to put an end to the extremely violent conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, which has been partially financed by the exploitation and trade of conflict minerals originating in the region. according to parameters such as their activities, size, use of recycled materials.

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QAD

MAY 18, 2023

With the credit, consumers could save up to $7,500 on a new clean vehicle if it meets Inflation Reduction Act-mandated requirements for critical minerals and battery components. Those sourcing requirements are scheduled to increase by 10% every year beginning in 2023.

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Exiger Perspectives

JULY 19, 2023

By fostering a more ethical business environment, regulations aim to prevent and address modern slavery, promote responsible sourcing practices, and mitigate human rights abuses in supply chains. It applies to companies meeting employee benchmarks of 5,000 in France or 10,000 in France and abroad. Compliance was expected in 2017.

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Resilinc

AUGUST 2, 2022

If you want them to be near one of your facilities in an area where you have a lot of good information, have a meeting with them and share what you know. Linton: OEMs must deal with issues like whether their third-tier supplier is exploiting children in the Democratic Republic of Congo to mine cobalt.

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Supply Chain Movement

MARCH 14, 2016

The benefits of utilising modern-day FTAs include fewer customs duties, less red tape, access to public tenders, sourcing opportunities, investment opportunities and more transparent business conditions. Congo, The Democratic Republic of The. However, companies making use of an FTA must comply with the terms of the specific agreement.

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