Conflict Minerals
April 30, 2024 | Written by GreenSoft Technology, Inc.
New Conflict Minerals Reporting Template, Extended Minerals Reporting Template Released
CMRT 6.4 and EMRT 1.3 now available to download
On April 26, the Responsible Minerals Initiative (RMI) released an updated Conflict Minerals Reporting Template (CMRT) version: CMRT 6.4 and an updated Extended Minerals Reporting Template (EMRT) version: EMRT 1.3.
CMRT 6.4: The Conflict Minerals Reporting Template
CMRT forms are used to exchange 3TG conflict minerals data across the supply chain in order to comply with the U.S. Conflict Minerals regulation (U.S. Dodd-Frank Act of 2010).
Changes to CMRT 6.4 from the prior version include:
● Corrections to all reported bugs and errors
● Updates to highlighting on the Smelter List tabs
● Updates to the Smelter Reference List
The new CMRT template form can be downloaded online. RMI also released an CMRT Completion Guide that can be downloaded here.
EMRT 1.3: The Extended Minerals Reporting Template
EMRT forms are used to facilitate the transfer of due diligence information on the presence of cobalt and mica in supply chains. The EMRT form was developed by RMI in accordance with the OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Supply Chains of Minerals from Conflict-Affected and High-Risk Areas.
Changes to EMRT 1.3 from the prior version include:
● Corrections to all reported bugs and errors
● Updates to highlighting on the Smelter List tabs
● Updates to Smelter Reference List and Standard Smelter List
● Added German translation to file
Along with EMRT 1.3, RMI also released an EMRT Completion Guide. Both the new EMRT 1.3 form and the Completion Guide can be downloaded online.
The first version of the EMRT form was launched in October 2021. RMI recommends using the EMRT form for cobalt and mica supplier reporting rather than the Cobalt Reporting Template (CRT) or Mica Reporting Template (MRT), both of which were phased out in March 2022.
RMI recommends using CMRT 6.4 or higher and EMRT version 1.3 for the Reporting Year. The next versions of both the CMRT and EMRT are anticipated to be released in Spring 2025.
GreenSoft Technology provides CMRT / EMRT collection and Conflict Minerals compliance services
GreenSoft Technology helps companies manage Conflict Minerals reporting requirements as part of our Conflict Minerals data services. We provide CMRT collection, validation, and review for your Reasonable Country of Origin Inquiries (RCOIs). We also offer Smelter or Refiner (SOR) Validation, and Extended Mineral Reporting Template (EMRT) collection so you can fulfill all conflict minerals due diligence requirements.
For existing GreenSoft Technology customers, our data services team will prepare to start using CMRT 6.4 and EMRT 1.3 for data collection going forward. And our software development team will begin preparations to update our GreenData Manager (GDM) software Conflict Minerals Module for CMRT 6.4 and EMRT 1.3.
Learn more about how our Data Services help your company with Conflict Minerals compliance by contacting us.
