Critical minerals
& rare earths.
Critical supply is concentrated, opaque and exposed to sanctions. We test it before you depend on it.
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Open-cast mine · conveyorWhat we test
Supplier concentration
Beneficial ownership
Origin across the chain
§ A — Standards
Standards & regulation.
The frameworks we work to in this sector.
Dodd-Frank §1502
SEC Form SD
Conflict minerals disclosure (3TG).
EU Conflict Minerals
(EU) 2017/821
Due diligence on 3TG imports.
OECD Guidance
Third edition
Responsible minerals benchmark.
EU CRMA
(EU) 2024/1252
Strategic materials and concentration.
EU Batteries
(EU) 2023/1542
Cobalt, lithium, nickel, graphite.
RMAP
Responsible Minerals Initiative
Smelter and refiner assurance.
IRMA
v1.0
Mine-site responsible mining.
LME Sourcing
London Metal Exchange
Exchange responsible-sourcing rules.
UFLPA
Pub. L. 117-78
US forced-labour import presumption.
ISO 9001 · 14001 · 45001
ISO
Quality, environment and safety.
ISO 22301
ISO
Continuity where supply concentrates.
§ B — Sources
Where we look.
The official procurement and trade sources we draw on.
SAM.gov
US Federal
Federal materials demand.
DLA DIBBS
US Defense
Defence supply and strategic materials.
Find a Tender
United Kingdom
UK above-threshold notices.
EU TED
European Union
EU public procurement.
UNGM
Global
UN agency procurement.
Buyer direct
Varies
Direct and invited opportunities.