Important: postponed deadlines
With different parts of the globe slowly going into lockdown, the rise of infected COVID-19 patients is increasing. In the Netherlands, precautionary measures have been decided upon by the government to ensure the safety and health of its... read more
EPRM launches new Call for Proposals
Do you have an idea for a project to improve the conditions for miners and mining communities working on tin, tantalum, tungsten and gold (3TG) in conflict-affected and high-risk areas (CAHRAs)? The European Partnership for Responsible Minerals... read more
Interview Jan Pieter Barendse - Chair of the EPRM
At the beginning of 2020, the EPRM chairs rotate. We would like to take this opportunity to honour the new chair of the EPRM: Jan Pieter Barendse. Jan Pieter works as a focal point for Raw Materials at the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs. He is... read moreNew EPRM Board Composition
At the beginning of the year the EPRM Governing Board seats rotate. A new Chair and Vice-Chairs will be assigned. Additionally, some members might leave the Governing Board, whereas others fill the seats that became vacant. We are happy to... read more
EPRM Members Meeting at Umicore
In December 2019, EPRM organized its second members meeting– a full day at precious metals recycling plant Umicore.During this members meeting we have learned more about the hosting company Umicore, the ins and outs of the working groups,... read more
Access to responsible markets, good practices and territorial governance in artisanal mining in Chocó, Colombia
After the CAPAZ 1 and CAPAZ 2 projects, EPRM has awarded a third project in Colombia, titled: access to responsible markets, good practices and territorial governance in artisanal mining in Chocó, Colombia. As the title suggests, the... read more
Upcoming Call for Proposals for EPRM!
The third Call for Proposals for the European Partnership for Responsible Minerals (EPRM) will be launched by the end of January 2020. Project ideas Companies, knowledge institutions, public or semi-public bodies and/or non-governmental... read moreUpcoming launch of Due Diligence Ready!
We are pleased to inform you about the upcoming launch of Due Diligence Ready! on 20 November 2019. The Due Diligence Ready! is a European Commission initiative developed to support responsible minerals and metals sourcing. Via the Due Diligence... read more
