Policies and Minutes

Terms of reference

Our Terms of Reference lays out our vision and goals, our mission statement, the scope of our work, and our deliverables. This document was created in collaboration with relevant stakeholders to ensure that the FCA’s work is clearly defined.

Safeguarding Policy

Please find our Safeguarding policy here.

Articles of Governance 24th November 2022

This document details the governance structure of the FCA, a multi-stakeholder initiative that seeks (a) to transform the cobalt artisanal mining (“ASM”) industry to have a positive impact in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (the “DR Congo”) by channelling demand for and increasing availability of responsible ASM cobalt, (b) to systemically address the root causes of child labour and dangerous practices at artisanal cobalt mining sites, and (c) to foster a just transition to a diversified economy to drive the sustainable development of the region.

Grievance Mechanism

Please see our Grievance Mechanism here.

Conflict of Interest Policy

Anti Corruption and Bribery Policy

Procurement Policy

Whistleblowing Policy

Data Protection Policy

Grievance Policy

Accommodation and Travel Policy

Data Retention Policy