Extended Minerals Reporting Template

The Extended Minerals Reporting Template (EMRT) is a free, standardized reporting template developed by the Responsible Minerals Initiative to identify pinch points and collect due diligence information in the cobalt and mica supply chains. This is a template that was formally launched on October 20, 2021. The RMI recommends using EMRT v. 2.0 for the Reporting Year.

Download the Template

Download the latest version of the EMRT (version 2.0) below.

Download EMRT

The changes you will see in EMRT v. 2.0 (released April 25, 2025) include:

  • Addition of four new minerals: copper, graphite (natural), lithium, and nickel
  • Added Mine List tab
  • Updates to Smelter Reference List and Standard Smelter List

The next version of the EMRT is anticipated to be released in the Spring of 2026.

Q: AMRT was released in October 2024 and EMRT2.0 has now been released in April 2025. Are companies expected to use both MRTs to collect data for the four minerals added to EMRT2.0 (copper, graphite [natural], lithium, nickel)?

  • Although it depends on the survey schedule of individual companies, it is recommended to use EMRT2.0 to collect data on the four minerals after the release of EMRT2.0 in April 2025.
  • EMRT allows companies to gather and disclose more detailed due diligence information for each mineral and includes the smelter reference list, which contains facilities that have been identified by the RMI as eligible smelters for the minerals in scope of the EMRT.
  • If a company plans on surveying the four minerals before the EMRT2.0 release, they may use AMRT. However, if the survey of the same minerals is conducted in different reporting templates in a short period of time, the burden on suppliers will increase. Because of that, it is recommended that a company uniformly use either AMRT or EMRT, and not both for the same mineral(s).

FOR A LIST OF CURRENTLY IDENTIFIED PROCESSORS UNDER THE EMRT SCOPE, CLICK HERE. This list is subject to expand as additional processors are confirmed.

The RMI has been made aware that modified versions of the Extended Minerals Reporting Template. The RMI does not recognize any modified Minerals Reporting Template which was not developed through our cross-industry consensus process.

EMRT Completion Guide

Click here for a new downloadable guide on how to complete EMRT v. 1.0 and higher. JPN also available (Japanese translation provided by JEITA).

An updated Completion Guide and FAQ for EMRT v. 2.0 will be posted during the week of April 28.

 

We welcome error reports, please contact us at RMI@ResponsibleBusiness.org.

 

Frequently Asked Questions

  1. What is the Extended Minerals Reporting Template (EMRT)?
    • The Extended Minerals Reporting Template (EMRT) is a free, standardized reporting template created by the Responsible Minerals Initiative (RMI). It facilitates the exchange of information through the supply chain regarding mineral country of origin and the smelters, refiners and processors* being utilized. In doing so, it supports companies’ exercise of due diligence in accordance with the OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Supply Chains of Minerals from Conflict-Affected and High-Risk Areas. The template also facilitates the identification of new smelters, refiners and processors to potentially undergo an audit via the RMI’s Responsible Minerals Assurance Process (RMAP). (* The terms “smelter”, “refiner” and “processor” are used interchangeably throughout various RMI publications).
    • The EMRT was designed for downstream companies to gather and disclose information about their supply chains. RMI members collaboratively developed this tool to create efficiencies and simplify the supply chain surveying process. Downstream companies include those companies from the end user up to but not including the smelter, refiner or processor. If your company is a smelter, refiner or processor, we recommend you enter your company’s name in the Smelter List tab.
    • The EMRT's scope of minerals was expanded with EMRT 2.0 and currently includes cobalt, copper, natural graphite, lithium, natural mica, and nickel supply chains.
  2. What are the differences between the CMRT, EMRT, and AMRT?
    • The CMRT and EMRT are limited to a specific scope of minerals, whereas the scope of the AMRT is determined by the user and allows input for up to ten minerals.
    • The CMRT and EMRT are intended, in part, to facilitate the exchange of data necessary to meet various regulatory reporting requirements. Specifically, the CMRT supports companies’ compliance with section 1502 of the US Dodd-Frank Act and the EU Conflict Minerals Regulation. The expanded scope of EMRT 2.0 aims to support companies’ reporting requirements under the EU Battery Regulation in addition to certain other prioritized minerals.
    • The AMRT was created to enable efficient collection of supply chain data for any prioritized minerals not currently covered by the CMRT or EMRT.
    • The CMRT and EMRT were designed to align the IPC-1755 Responsible Sourcing of Minerals Data Exchange Standard (“IPC Standard”), while the AMRT was not designed to fully align with this Standard. It is the intention that over time, additional minerals will be added into the EMRT, as determined by the RMI Minerals Reporting Template team. For additional background on the IPC Standard, refer to pg. 4 of the EMRT Completion Guide.
  3. Why were there 4 new minerals added to EMRT 2.0?
    • In addition to cobalt and mica, EMRT 2.0 includes copper, graphite (natural), lithium, and nickel in its mineral scope. The expanded scope aims to support companies' reporting requirements under the EU Battery Regulation (graphite, lithium, nickel) and RMI’s ability to identify new facilities in these supply chains (copper is a mineral with a significant number of identified Eligible facilities).
  4. Where do I submit my completed EMRT? Does RMI collect these?
    • The RMI does not collect EMRTs. EMRTs should be provided to your customers and as a good practice measure, and may be posted on your external web site.
  5. What is a Conflict-Affected and High-Risk Area and how do I know if I am sourcing from one?
    • The OECD defines conflict-affected and high-risk areas as areas that are identified by the presence of armed conflict, widespread violence or other risks of harm to people. Armed conflict may take a variety of forms, such as a conflict of international or non-international character, which may involve two or more states, or may consist of wars of liberation, or insurgencies, civil wars, etc. High-risk areas may include areas of political instability or repression, institutional weakness, insecurity, collapse of civil infrastructure and widespread violence. Such areas are often characterized by widespread human rights abuses and violations of national or international law.
    • The European Union defines conflict-affected and high-risk areas as areas in a state of armed conflict, fragile post-conflict areas, as well as areas witnessing weak or non-existing governance and security, such as failed states, and widespread and systematic violations of international law, including human rights abuses
    • While there is no definitive list of conflict-affected and high-risk areas, each company can utilize the resources provided here to make that determination.
    • On Question 3, an answer of “Unknown” is an acceptable response.
  6. Why are some of the cobalt refiners or mica processors on my suppliers’ lists not recognized by the EMRT?
    • The RMI maintains an up-to-date Smelter Reference list. This list contains all cobalt refiners and mica processors that have been validated by the RMI to meet the definition of a cobalt refiner or mica processor. There are several reasons why a supplier may provide refiners and processors not listed in the EMRT. Examples of reasons include: the company does not process cobalt or natural mica, the company is upstream or downstream of a refiner or processor, the company has yet to be validated as eligible through RMI’s Smelter Disposition Process or the company is no longer in operation and has been removed from the Smelter Reference List. One way to check the status of a SOR that is not on the Smelter Reference list is to become a RMI member, which gives companies access to the RMI’s smelter database.
    • The cobalt refiner definition applied by the RMI is “An entity that processes cobalt concentrates, intermediates or recycled feed and produces a cobalt product for direct use in a downstream manufacturing process.” This does not include upgrading or refining facilities associated with large scale mining operations and / or in-country in the Democratic Republic of Congo if these provide outputs that require further refining before being applied in the downstream manufacturing process.
    • The mica processor definition applied by the RMI is "A mica processor is an entity that takes raw mined minerals such as pegmatites (schist), feldspar, kaolin, muscovite or phlogopite and subjects them to various physical or mechanical methods to separate non-mica components from mica components, then produce grades of mica products for use in downstream manufacturing processes. Raw mineral processing can include sorting, separation, milling, grinding, cutting, stamping and binding".
  7. Where can I find additional due diligence information?
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