If you have not yet begun the registration process, please start by reviewing the detailed steps here:

RBA Online Registration and CIQ Submission Process
 

Once registration is initiated, the following information will be required for RMI to evaluate the facility.

1. Company Identification Information

To begin the review, the facility must provide complete company‑level details, including:

Required Details

• Full legal company name
• Facility name (if different from corporate name)
• Complete facility address (street/building number, city, province/state, country)
• Corporate headquarters address (if applicable)
• Official company website
• Primary contact name
• Contact email address
• Contact phone number

This information allows RMI to verify the facility’s identity, operational location, and corporate structure.

2. Production Information

To determine whether the company performs smelting or refining operations, the facility must provide detailed production data.

Required Details

• Products manufactured (e.g., tin ingots, gold bullion, tantalum powder, nickel matte, cobalt hydroxide)
• Feedstock/input materials (e.g., ore, concentrates, intermediates, scrap, recycled materials)
• Output forms (e.g., ingots, wire, powder, sponge, salts)
• Annual production capacity (if available)

This information helps RMI distinguish true smelters/refiners from traders, distributors, or downstream manufacturers.

3. Description of Processing Activities

RMI must confirm whether the facility performs metallurgical transformation processes.

Required Details

• Description of processing steps performed onsite
• Confirmation of whether the facility conducts:
  • Primary smelting
  • Secondary smelting
  • Refining
  • Hydrometallurgical/chemical processing
  • Electro‑winning or electro‑refining
  • Pyrometallurgical/thermal reduction
• Statement confirming whether raw materials are physically transformed into metal at the facility

This information is essential in determining whether the facility meets RMI’s smelter/refiner definition.

4. Evidence That Smelting/Refining Takes Place

To validate operational status and production activity, RMI may request supporting documentation.

Acceptable Documentation

• Photos of production lines, furnaces, or processing equipment
• Flowcharts of metallurgical processes
• Environmental or operational permits referencing smelting/refining
• ISO certificates with the scope of metallurgical activities
• Government or industry registrations referencing metal production

These materials confirm the facility is performing transformation processes rather than non‑transformative activities.

5. Ownership and Corporate Structure

RMI may also require details regarding:

• Company ownership (private, state‑owned, subsidiary)
• Parent or affiliated companies
• Business registration numbers
• Corporate entity type (LLC, Ltd, Corp, etc.)

Providing accurate ownership and registration details helps prevent duplicate entries and ensures accurate assignment of the Smelter ID.

6. Minerals Processed

The facility must specify the mineral(s) it processes. Examples include:

• Tin (Sn)
• Tantalum (Ta)
• Tungsten (W)
• Gold (Au)
• Cobalt (Co)
• Mica
• Nickel (Ni)
• Copper (Cu)
• Lithium
• Other RMI‑recognized minerals

Each mineral stream may require separate review, depending on the processing method and production chain.

7. Supply Chain Information (Optional but Helpful)

While not mandatory for initial listing, providing this information can expedite evaluation:

• Description of raw material sources (e.g., mine, trader, recycler)
• Feedstock procurement pathways
• Participation in any external ESG or compliance audits, such as:
  • RMAP audits
  • Third‑party ESG audits
  • Local regulator inspections

This helps RMI understand the facility’s position in the broader supply chain.

8. Confirmation of Operational Status

Facilities must provide an accurate operational status, including:

• Whether operations are active, inactive, or permanently closed
• Whether processing lines for the mineral are currently running
• Whether any temporary shutdowns exist (e.g., maintenance, equipment upgrades, permit renewals)

Operational transparency ensures accuracy within the Smelter Reference List.

9. RMI Review and Assignment of Smelter ID

Once all required information is submitted:

1. RMI reviews the information for completeness and accuracy.
2. A determination is made regarding whether the facility meets the smelter/refiner definition.
3. If approved:
   • An RMI Smelter ID is issued.
   • The facility is added to the RMI Smelter Reference List.
4. If additional information is required:
   • RMI will contact the submitter for clarification or supporting documents.

Need to Begin the Registration Process?

Start here:

RBA Online Registration and CIQ Submission Process
 

This link provides a step‑by‑step guide for new facilities on creating an account, registering a site, and submitting initial information to begin the evaluation process.