( August 6, 2026, 08:18 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Chinese mineral companies should immediately halt audits, training, fee payments, data submissions and other cooperation involving the US-headquartered global industry coalition Responsible Business Alliance and its Responsible Minerals Initiative after China placed the alliance on its countermeasure list, an industry group said. In a statement released Thursday, the China Chamber of Commerce of Metals, Minerals & Chemicals Importers & Exporters warned that the sanctions could disrupt supplier qualifications, new orders and existing contracts. It said companies should review current arrangements, handle previous audit results and related logos cautiously, explain the legal restrictions to customers and seek alternative compliance mechanisms.Statement follows (in Chinese). ...
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