Conscientious Sourcing for Sustainable Metal Chemistry

Responsible metal chemistry starts with a robust and resilient global supply chain that meets the strict quality, safety and ethical standards of our company and our customers. In addition to thorough vendor qualification and dual sourcing for seamless product supply and reliability, we are active and proactive students and stewards of the metal chemistry industry through our:

• Leadership and participation in the American Copper Council, Cobalt Institute and CRU Ryan’s Notes Ferroalloys Conference 
• Continuous monitoring of the metal and raw materials markets. We are not just a supplier. We are an educated resource for our customers, providing the latest insight and prospective on the dynamics impacting their product costs and/or availability.
• Conflict and Artisanal Mineral Sourcing Policy. Beyond tantalum, tungsten and gold, our policy includes cobalt, requiring Certificates of Compliance that our supply chain complies with fair labor and human rights practices.