Mica is the name given to a group of minerals with various properties (e.g. heat-resistance, reflectiveness). Two particularly important types of mica are muscovite and phlogopite. The main mining countries are India, China and Madagascar.

Applications.

• Car paints (metallic)
• High-voltage batteries (heat shield in casing) 
• Car bodies (sound insulation) 

Risks.

• Child labour
• Deforestation and the associated loss of biodiversity 
• Corruption
• Informal mining and trading of raw material

Preventive measures.

• Regular auditing of mica processing companies by the Responsible Mica Initiative
• Implementation of corrective action after audits
• Piloting of a traceability system
• Implementation of the Bal Mitra Gram field project

Active involvement in initiatives.

• Responsible Mica Initiative: Board member and collaboration in Community Empowerment Working Group.

Overarching policies and commitments