Resilinc

JUNE 21, 2022

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

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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

Resource Reduction 60

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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.

Demand Planning Software 62

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EcoVadis

DECEMBER 7, 2018

With around 50 percent of the world’s reserves held by the Democratic Republic of the Congo, cobalt, commonly used in automotive and electronic products, requires particular attention. The London Metal Exchange just released a positon paper on responsible sourcing with special transitional provision for cobalt.

Supply Chain Software 56

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EcoVadis

NOVEMBER 1, 2018

Countries with peace and security thrive in terms of economic development and human rights advancements, while those that suffer from weak governance cannot seem to break the cycle of chronic conflicts and turmoil. There are three dimensions to SDG 16, Strong Institutions, Justice and Peace. Institution Issues. trillion annually.

Sustainability 60

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EcoVadis

AUGUST 23, 2012

This Wednesday, 22nd of August, the long awaited Conflict Mineral rules , section 1502 of the Dodd-Frank Act , were adopted by the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) amid a round of fierce debates and negotiations in the past months. according to parameters such as their activities, size, use of recycled materials.

Central African Republic 40

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Resilinc

DECEMBER 13, 2021

In the competition to source critical minerals, there are few commodities as strategically important as cobalt. and other democratic countries, but it’s a growing security concern for leaders from both parties, as highlighted in the Biden Administration June 2021 supply chain report.

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Supply Chain Movement

SEPTEMBER 8, 2016

Congo, The Democratic Republic of The. IT departments are confronted with increasing demand from their business colleagues, being responsible for better security, the handling for a tremendous amount of data and remote accessibility around the clock. The sourcing department is challenged by increasing compliancy issues.

Guinea-Bissau 60

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