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Published by [Source Intelligence](https://blog.sourceintelligence.com/author/source-intelligence) on April 20, 2026 at 10:00 AM The Conflict Minerals Reporting Template (CMRT) is a standardized template for gathering supplier data on conflict minerals, otherwise known as 3TG. Currently, four minerals are considered conflict minerals: tin, tungsten, tantalum, and gold. The template is a free, downloadable Excel spreadsheet developed and managed by the Responsible Minerals Initiative (RMI). It follows the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Due Diligence Guidance.   > ## Download the CMRT 6.6  > > The RMI regularly releases updated versions of the CMRT. Version 6.6 was released in April 2026, replacing the previous CMRT 6.5. The latest version includes: > > - Change to Product List to include "Requester Product Number" and "Requester Product Name" > - Enhancements which do not conflict with IPC-1755 > - Update to ISO short names for countries, states, and provinces > - Updates to Smelter Reference List and Standard Smelter List > > > > [![Download the CMRT](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/3926079/interactive-189370604885.png)](https://blog.sourceintelligence.com/hs/cta/wi/redirect?encryptedPayload=AVxigLK0XHTrK2a0AHBz5xFvqIkZqnIwVpV%2FwLr5VwnSyaagCL%2Fm1IVvObenAPI516hPZxc5EqR0amcvjVzkUIaD%2BHR0kejU69i32BVk9dScUiE1c%2FQN3gE0eKE3eb26WW8LG5X6B37hsQoGAfilqpx7UAzbGZ9mJ6XSdeuwv8BEYOaykHp75Ouf9FqlxGtVBD2ciXv4rBUnT%2BO4DtZ4ztrH8bEJ7I4sHYLirxxg&webInteractiveContentId=189370604885&portalId=3926079) ## Leveraging the CMRT for conflict minerals compliance The CMRT is a global tool used across all industries and is essential for [conflict minerals compliance](https://blog.sourceintelligence.com/what-conflict-minerals-compliance). The purpose of the CMRT is to guide companies through collecting supplier data on 3TG within their supply chains. Companies utilize the CMRT to meet conflict minerals reporting requirements and publicly disclose sourcing information to investors and customers.  The template facilitates the transfer of supply chain data between companies and their suppliers, including information about the mineral’s country of origin and its utilized smelters and refiners. It also serves the RMI in identifying new smelters and refiners for potential audits via the RMI’s Responsible Minerals Assurance Process (RMAP).  ## Who needs to report on conflict minerals? Companies within the scope of Section 1502 of the [United States (U.S.) Dodd-Frank Act](https://blog.sourceintelligence.com/blog/what-is-section-1502-of-the-us-dodd-frank-act) and the [European Union (EU) Conflict Minerals Regulation](https://blog.sourceintelligence.com/eu-conflict-minerals-regulation-compliance-requirements) must meet all conflict minerals reporting requirements. The U.S. Dodd-Frank Act applies to public companies that utilize conflict minerals in their manufacturing process, and the EU Conflict Minerals Regulation applies to all EU importers of conflict minerals sourced from Conflict-Affected and High-Risk Areas (CAHRAs).      The U.S. and the EU have specific conflict minerals reporting requirements, but the CMRT is universal in helping companies gather supplier data for reporting purposes. The RMI advises companies to update the collected information in the CMRT, at a minimum, every year.  ## What is the difference between the CMRT and the EMRT? The most significant difference between the CMRT and the [Extended Minerals Reporting Template (EMRT)](https://blog.sourceintelligence.com/what-extended-minerals-reporting-template) is the minerals for which the template is intended. The CMRT is utilized to report on conflict minerals (the 3TG: tin, tungsten, tantalum, and gold), while the EMRT is intended for cobalt, mica, copper, graphite (natural), lithium, and nickel, otherwise known as extended minerals.      Another difference is that the CMRT is mandatory for companies required to report on conflict minerals, whereas the EMRT is used for voluntarily reporting on extended minerals. Companies that complete EMRTs go beyond what is required to fulfill their supply chain due diligence obligations, typically to meet sustainability goals and protect brand reputation.      ## What information is required to complete a CMRT? The CMRT Excel spreadsheet contains eight sheets. Some sheets provide information on filling out the template, while others require user input from suppliers. The information required from suppliers to complete a CMRT falls under four main sections:   - **Company information** – a series of questions about your supplier - **Due diligence information** – a series of questions to collect information about the use of 3TG in your company’s products to determine regulatory applicability and to assess your supplier’s overall responsible minerals sourcing due diligence efforts - **A product list** – an area to reference parts numbers for product-level scope declarations - **A smelter list** – an area to identify any utilized smelters and refiners ## Source Intelligence's Minerals Reporting and Due Diligence solution  Complying with conflict minerals reporting requirements poses several challenges, such as low supplier response rates and incomplete or inaccurate supplier data. 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Our conflict minerals program also extends to additional minerals of concern;[Extended Minerals Reporting Templates (EMRTs)](https://blog.sourceintelligence.com/what-extended-minerals-reporting-template) and [Additional Minerals Reporting Templates (AMRTs)](https://blog.sourceintelligence.com/what-is-the-additional-minerals-reporting-template-amrt) can also be collected and analyzed for reporting purposes.  Simplify conflict minerals reporting with Source Intelligence. 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[Read More](https://blog.sourceintelligence.com/what-is-the-additional-minerals-reporting-template-amrt) ## [U.S. Dodd-Frank Conflict Minerals Reporting: How to Gather CMRTs and Submit a Form SD](https://blog.sourceintelligence.com/us-dodd-frank-conflict-minerals-reporting-how-to-gather-cmrts-and-submit-a-form-sd) Section 1502 of the United States (U.S.) Dodd-Frank Act requires publicly traded companies... [Read More](https://blog.sourceintelligence.com/us-dodd-frank-conflict-minerals-reporting-how-to-gather-cmrts-and-submit-a-form-sd) ## [What is Conflict Minerals Compliance?](https://blog.sourceintelligence.com/what-conflict-minerals-compliance) Conflict minerals compliance is the process of conducting mandatory due diligence to identify the... 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