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London Metal Exchange (LME) Responsible Sourcing Requirements 2019 - LME-Approved Brands, Cobalt Guidance, Passports and Supply Chain Due Diligence Standards

The LME Responsible Sourcing Policy 2019 mandates that all producers of nickel, cobalt, and other specified metals listed on the LME implement supply…

What London Metal Exchange (LME) Responsible Sourcing Requirements 2019 - LME-Approved Brands, Cobalt Guidance, Passports and Supply Chain Due Diligence Standards requires

The LME Responsible Sourcing Policy 2019 mandates that all producers of nickel, cobalt, and other specified metals listed on the LME implement supply chain due diligence in accordance with the OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Supply Chains of Minerals from Conflict-Affected and High-Risk Areas. Compliance is required under LME Rule 1.35 and applies to all LME-approved brands and warehouses.

Pillar: Mining & Natural Resources · Authority: London Metal Exchange (LME) · Version: 1.0.0 · Last updated:

Primary source: https://www.lme.com/en/trading/lme-passports-and-responsible-sourcing

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Primary Citations — 5 traced to source

  • LME Responsible Sourcing Policy 2019, Section 3.1 - Requirement for Due Diligence Systems
  • LME Rule 1.35 - Approval of Brands and Responsible Sourcing Obligations

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