released The Role of Traceability in Critical Mineral Supply Chains. The report recognizes the value of IRMA’s integrated approach to chain of custody:

“Some chain of custody standards, such as those by the Initiative for Responsible Mining Assurance […], go beyond traceability by integrating performance requirements that ensure responsible practices at the mine or processor of origin. The reliability of this information is crucial, with growing attention on these initiatives’ governance systems, oversight models, and approaches to information and external accountability.”