Facility Database Definition
Category
Fields and Descriptions
1. Entity Identification
Standard_Smelter_Name – Legal entity name.
Smelter_Name_Alt_N (n=1–25) – Official aliases of the entity (included in CMRT).
Smelter_ID – Unique ID assigned by RMI.
Metal – Metal processed by the entity.
Country_Location – Country where entity is located.
Company_State_Province_Region – State, province, or region of the facility.
Company_Mailing_Address – Full facility address.
Company_Website – Entity’s website.
Company_Website_CM – Link to entity’s conflict minerals policy.
Related_Company_or_Trader – Parent or group company affiliations.
Known_Customers – Known customers of the entity.
Operational_Status –
o In Operation – Fully operational.
o Temporarily Ceased Operations – Temporarily closed, may re-open.
o Permanently Closed – Out of business or purchased.
o Purchased by New Owner – Sold to another company.
2. Contact Information
Single_Point_of_Contact_Assigned – Indicates if a Single Point of Contact (SPOC) is assigned.
Single_Point_of_Contact – Name of assigned SPOC.
Primary_Contact_Name – Main contact person.
Primary_Contact_Email – Email of main contact.
Primary_Contact_Phone – Phone of main contact.
General_Contact_Name – Additional contact name.
General_Contact_Email – Additional email.
General_Contact_Phone – Additional phone.
Outreach_Team – Designated Smelter Engagement Team responsible for outreach.
3. Affiliations & Memberships (to be expanded)
TI-CMC – Member of Tungsten Industry Conflict Minerals Council.
tbl_smelter_TI_CMC_Date – Date joined TI-CMC (Category A members must complete RMI audit within 2 years).
TIC – Member of Tantalum-Niobium International Study Center.
SGE – Member of Shanghai Gold Exchange.
RJC – Member of Responsible Jewelry Council.
LME – Listed on London Metal Exchange.
LBMA – Member of London Bullion Market Association.
DS_Indo_Tin – Member of Indonesia Ministry of Trade.
DS_ICDX_Member – Member of ICDX.
DS_DOC – Listed on U.S. Department of Commerce processors list.
DS_AETI – Member of Indonesian Association of Tin Exporters (AETI).
iTSCi – Member of ITRI Tin Supply Chain Initiative.
tbl_smelter_USGS – Listed on U.S. Geological Survey.
4. Assessment Information
Assessment_Status –
o Active – Scheduled or in-progress RMI assessment, not yet conformant.
o Conformant – Independently assessed and conformant.
o Non-Conformant – Independently assessed, found non-conformant.
o In Communication – Engaged with RMI or member company.
o Outreach Required – Requires outreach by RMI members.
o Due Diligence Vetting Process – RMI reviewing eligibility.
o RMI Due Diligence Review – Unable to Proceed – Vetting incomplete after 6 months.
o Third Party Assessed – Participating in another program outside RMI.
o Communication Suspended – Not Interested – Facility declined participation.
o Communication Suspended – Temporarily Ceased Operations – Paused operations.
o Not Applicable – Not eligible for RMI assessment.
Assessment_Scheme – Standard or scheme used for assessment.
Assessment_Process –
o New – Facility has been Active for less than 3 months
o Progressing – No issues, progressing per normal process, Active less than 6 months
o Preliminary Concern – Issue noted that is being worked out through RMI staff and/or SPOC, no action from broader membership requested, for information only, Active less than 6 months, no response when re-assessment is 2 months out
o Refer to SET – Issue noted that warrants membership engagement and/or Active more than 6 months
Assessment_Cycle – Time period from last assessment to next re-assessment.
Assessment_Summary_Report – Public report fulfilling OECD Step 5.
Last_Assessment_Date – Date of last RMI or cross-recognized assessment.
Reassessment_In_Progress – Indicates ongoing re-assessment.
Anticipated Conformant/Active List Removal Date – Planned removal date from list.
Active_Date – Date entity added to RMI Active & Conformant Facility list.
5. Facility Assessment Information
ESG_Assessment – Indicates participation in RMI ESG Standard assessment.
Last_ESG_Assessment_Date – Date of last ESG assessment.
ESG_Assessment_Cycle – Duration between ESG assessments.
6. Downstream Assessment Program (DAP)
DAP_Status – Indicates DAP conformance.
o Conformant participant within DAP.
7. RMI Assessment Eligibility
RMI_Assessment_Eligibility –
o Alleged – Unknown, more research needed.
o Eligible – Can undergo assessment.
o Group Company – Entity cannot undergo, but individual sites owned by group company may.
o Not Eligible – Cannot undergo RMI assessment.
8. Risk & Due Diligence
RRA_Completed – Indicates completion of a Risk Readiness Assessment.
RMI_Cross_Recognition – Whether entity meets RMI cross-recognition.
Public_Reports – Publicly available due diligence reports (OECD Step 5).
Research_Notes – Supporting notes on eligibility and status.
Pre_Audit_Visit – Date(s) of pre-audit visit.
Pre_Audit_Visit_Note – Notes from pre-audit visit.
Percent_100_Recycler_Scrap – Entity produces 100% recycled materials.
Supply_Chain_Level –
o Upstream – Mines, traders, exporters.
o Pinch Point – Smelters/refiners with material transformation and market concentration.
o Downstream – Entities located after pinch point.
9. Data Maintenance
Date_Last_Updated – Date record last updated.
Date_of_Last_Data_Hygiene – Date last reviewed and cleaned.
Notes – Outreach history, considerations, and contact logs.
10. Supplier & Audit Interaction
tbl_smelter_Supplier_Feedback – Recommended actions/feedback to suppliers related to audit status.
Pre_Audit_Visit_Note – Comments from pre-audit visits.
Outreach_Team – Smelter Engagement Team assigned to the entity.
11. Public List
Facility Overview - Basic facility identification information, including but not limited to the Facility Name, Operational Status, Company Identification Number, Minerals, and Country Location
Conformant List – Due Diligence Assessment (Annex II risks) - List of facilities that have successfully undergone an RMAP assessment against relevant RMI standards covering OECD Annex II risks.
Due Diligence Assessment (ESG risks) - Indicates facilities that have undergone assessment against the RMAP+, including relevant RMAP standards covering OECD Annex II risks and the Supply Chain Due Diligence Plus Module covering ESG risks associated with a facility’s supply chain.
Facility Standard Assessment: Indicates facilities that have undergone assessment against the RMI’s Facility Standard, covering ESG risks associated with the facility’s mineral processing operations.