# RMI FAQ clarifies companies generally do not need to re-survey suppliers solely because a new CMRT is released in April

CMRT (Conflict Minerals Reporting Template) — Responsible Minerals Initiative (RMI)  
Announced  
Apr 23, 2026

## Description

RMI published/maintains official downstream FAQ guidance stating that when RMI releases a new CMRT in April, companies generally should not re-survey suppliers specifically to force use of the new version for the upcoming filing. RMI indicates the April CMRT update is intended for the next year’s filing cycle; companies should use the most recent version available at the time they initiate their annual supplier survey and clearly state which CMRT version was used/accepted. Compliance teams using CMRT for supplier data collection should align annual survey timing and version-control statements accordingly to avoid unnecessary rework and to maintain auditable documentation of the template version relied upon.

## Sources

- Official [If the RMI releases a new CMRT in April, should companies resurvey their suppliers for using the new CMRT for the upcoming filing?](https://www.responsiblemineralsinitiative.org/about/faq/downstream/if-the-cfsi-releases-a-new-cmrt-in-april,-should-companies-resurvey-their-suppliers-for-using-the-new-cmrt-for-the-upcoming-filing)