Extended Mineral Reporting
Trojan Special Fasteners Ltd – Responsible Material Sourcing Statement
Trojan Special Fasteners Ltd is committed to ensuring the highest standards of integrity and traceability across our supply chain. As a manufacturer of machined articles, our policy mandates that 100% of our raw metallic bar stock is procured exclusively from premium, established commercial mills. We do not buy unrefined minerals; instead, we enforce strict due diligence by requiring full chemical and mechanical traceability on every batch via standard BS EN 10204 3.1 Mill Test Certificates.
Please click here for a direct link to the Responsible Materials Initiative website where you can find more in depth information about Extended Minerals Reporting.
Understanding Extended Mineral Reporting (EMRT)
Comprehensive supply chain transparency requires going beyond traditional 3TG conflict minerals. As the global manufacturing landscape evolves, attention has rapidly expanded toward critical industrial and battery-related materials. The Extended Minerals Reporting Template (EMRT) is a standardised global framework developed by the Responsible Minerals Initiative (RMI) to track the data trails of these essential elements through structural supply chains.
For our specific company disclosures regarding battery and structural minerals, see our Extended Minerals Report section. If you require our declarations regarding traditional 3TG elements, please consult our dedicated Conflict Minerals Report declaration.
Why Extended Mineral Due Diligence Matters
Industrial fasteners are structural components in advanced engineering, electric vehicles, and green energy infrastructure. Because modern alloys and surface coatings rely on specialised metallurgy, monitoring the chemical and structural footprint of these base components is vital. Sourcing materials reliably is no longer just about meeting base legal requirements; it is about building commercial resilience.
Rigorous Material Certification Standards
Our due diligence is strictly focused on material integrity and traceability. We ensure compliance by maintaining a rigorous review process for all incoming material test certificates (MTCs) and mill analyses. This ensures that every alloy, coating, and element utilised in our production processes is fully documented and backed by authentic mill certification.
Staying Ahead of International Regulation
Global compliance mandates are tightening rapidly. Industry tracking frameworks curated by the RMI Smelter Reference Association work in tandem with regional legislation like the EU Critical Raw Materials Act and evolving global ESG criteria. Proactive verification of material certificates ensures that supply chains are fully audit-ready before shifting international regulations cause operational bottlenecks.
Protecting Commercial Infrastructure
Major engineering firms, Tier 1 automotive suppliers, and aerospace contractors must guarantee that their end products are free from structural compromises. Maintaining clean, verifiable certificate profiles down to the fastener level eliminates operational risks and ensures unhindered access to international markets.
Our EMRT Material Scope
Our tracking protocols monitor six critical minerals foundational to modern technical engineering:
- Cobalt: Essential for high-performance superalloys and lithium-ion energy storage systems.
- Copper: The fundamental conductive element driving global electrical infrastructure and precision components.
- Graphite: A critical anode medium and specialised industrial lubricant material.
- Lithium: The central element powering modern battery technology and weight-saving structural formulations.
- Mica: Used extensively for its peerless high-heat tolerance and electrical insulation properties.
- Nickel: A key alloy element for manufacturing high-tensile, corrosion-resistant stainless steels and fasteners.
Our Commitment
Trojan Special Fasteners Ltd is committed to the highest tiers of corporate responsibility. By documenting and executing rigorous verification of material certificates for these six core minerals, we give our engineering and distribution partners total transparency and full confidence in their supply chain integrity.
| Company Name | Trojan Special Fasteners Ltd |
| Declaration Scope or Class | Company |
| Company Unique ID | GB02668394 |
| Company Unique ID Authority | Companies House UK |
| Address | 18 Fortnum Close, Birmingham, B33 0LG |
| Phone | 0121 789 8586 |
| Authoriser | Mr A Mohammed |
| Revision | 2.11 - Updated 17th April 2026 |
| Effective Date | 9th July 2026 |
1. Is any of the specified mineral/metal intentionally added or used in the product(s) or in the production process?
| Answer | Comments | |
|---|---|---|
| Cobalt | No | |
| Copper | Yes | Copper is an intentional, standard base element in the brass and bronze alloys (such as CZ121, CZ112, CA104, CA107, and PB102) used to manufacture our articles. |
| Graphite | No | |
| Lithium | No | |
| Mica | No | |
| Nickel | Yes | Nickel is an intentional, standard alloying element within our stainless steels (303, 304, 316, 321) and high-tensile carbon steels (such as EN16T, EN19T, and EN24T). |
2. Does any of the specified mineral/metal remain in the product(s)?
| Answer | Comments | |
|---|---|---|
| Cobalt | N/A | |
| Copper | Yes | The element is metallurgically necessary to meet the material specifications and mechanical properties required for these fastener articles. |
| Graphite | N/A | |
| Lithium | N/A | |
| Mica | N/A | |
| Nickel | Yes | The element is metallurgically necessary to achieve the specified corrosion resistance and tensile strength requirements for these articles. |
3. Do any of the smelters or processors in your supply chain source the specified mineral/metal from conflict-affected and high-risk areas? (OECD Due Diligence Guidance)?
| Answer | Comments | |
|---|---|---|
| Cobalt | N/A | |
| Copper | Unknown | The exact geographic origin of the raw ore is unknown as we buy fully processed metal bar stock from commercial mills. |
| Graphite | N/A | |
| Lithium | N/A | |
| Mica | N/A | |
| Nickel | Unknown | The exact geographic origin of the raw ore is unknown as we buy fully processed metal bar stock from commercial steel mills. |
4. Does 100 percent of the specified mineral/metal originate from recycled or scrap sources?
| Answer | Comments | |
|---|---|---|
| Cobalt | N/A | |
| Copper | Unknown | The exact percentage of recycled or scrap content within the mill's melt is unknown as it is not tracked on standard material certificates. |
| Graphite | N/A | |
| Lithium | N/A | |
| Mica | N/A | |
| Nickel | Unknown | The exact percentage of recycled or scrap content within the mill's melt is unknown as it is not tracked on standard material certificates. |
5. What percentage of relevant suppliers have provided a response to your supply chain survey?
| Answer | Comments | |
| Cobalt | N/A | |
| Copper | None | No smelter lists have been received from our raw material suppliers because the commercial metals supply chain does not track crude smelter data. |
| Graphite | N/A | |
| Lithium | N/A | |
| Mica | N/A | |
| Nickel | None | No smelter lists have been received from our raw material suppliers because the commercial steel supply chain does not track crude smelter data. |
6. Have you identified all of the smelters or processors supplying the specified minerals/metal to your supply chain?
| Answer | Comments | |
|---|---|---|
| Cobalt | N/A | |
| Copper | Unknown | Smelters cannot be identified because raw materials are verified via standard BS EN 10204 3.1 Mill Test Certificates rather than mineral tracking templates. |
| Graphite | N/A | |
| Lithium | N/A | |
| Mica | N/A | |
| Nickel | Unknown | Smelters cannot be identified because raw materials are verified via standard BS EN 10204 3.1 Mill Test Certificates rather than mineral tracking templates. |
7. Has all applicable smelter or processor information received by your company been reported in this declaration?
| Answer | Comments | |
|---|---|---|
| Cobalt | N/A | |
| Copper | Yes | Trojan Special Fasteners Ltd has reported all information in its possession. No smelter or processor data has been received from our non-ferrous metal mill suppliers, meaning there is no further information available to disclose. |
| Graphite | N/A | |
| Lithium | N/A | |
| Mica | N/A | |
| Nickel | Yes | Trojan Special Fasteners Ltd has reported all information in its possession. No smelter or processor data has been received from our commercial steel mill suppliers, |
| Question | Answer | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| A. Have you established a responsible minerals sourcing policy? | Yes | Trojan Special Fasteners Ltd maintains a strict corporate sourcing policy that requires all raw material bar stock to be procured from premium commercial mills with full chemical traceability verified via BS EN 10204 3.1 Mill Test Certificates. It is available at the top of the page here |
| B. Is your responsible minerals sourcing policy publicly available on your website? | Yes | |
| C. Do you require your direct suppliers to source cobalt from smelters or natural mica from processors whose due diligence practices have been validated by an independent third-party audit programme? | ||
| * Cobalt | N/A | |
| * Copper | No | |
| * Graphite | N/A | |
| * Lithium | N/A | |
| * Mica | N/A | |
| * Nickel | No | |
| D. Have you implemented due diligence measures for responsible sourcing? | Yes | Our due diligence process involves reviewing every inbound batch of raw metallic material against its corresponding Mill Test Certificate to guarantee elemental compliance and full chemical traceability. |
| E. Does your company conduct cobalt and/or natural mica supply chain survey(s) of your relevant supplier(s)? | No | Trojan Special Fasteners Ltd does not issue individual mineral templates or surveys to its supply chain. As a downstream manufacturer of machined articles, our procurement and due diligence rely strictly on the receipt and verification of standard BS EN 10204 3.1 Mill Test Certificates for all inbound metallic bar stock. |
| F. Do you review due diligence information received from your suppliers against your company's expectations? | Yes | We review the chemical composition and material analysis data on 100% of inbound raw material batches against our procurement expectations. This ensures full traceability and compliance with international material standards before production begins. |
| G. Does your review process include corrective action management? | Yes | Any raw material delivery that fails to present a valid BS EN 10204 3.1 Mill Test Certificate, or deviates from our strict metallurgical requirements, is immediately quarantined and subject to our formal supplier corrective action and rejection procedures. |