## Filing Overview **Filing Date**: 2023-05-30 **Type of Filing**: [[Filing Definitions#Form SD|Form SD]] **Reporting Period**: January 1, 2022 – December 31, 2022 --- ## Notes - Rocket Lab USA, Inc. filed a **Conflict Minerals Report** (CMR) in compliance with **Rule 13p-1** under the Securities Exchange Act. - The report covers the use of **Conflict Minerals** (3TG: tin, tantalum, tungsten, and gold) in products manufactured or contracted for manufacture in 2022. - Key findings: - **347 smelters and refiners** identified in the supply chain. - **47 smelters** sourced, or may have sourced, from the Covered Countries (DRC and adjoining countries). - **35 of these smelters** were audited and recognized as conformant to the **Responsible Minerals Assurance Process (RMAP)**. - Risk mitigation processes are in place for the **12 high-risk smelters** not yet conformant. - Rocket Lab is committed to improving due diligence efforts by: - Increasing supplier engagement and response quality. - Encouraging sourcing from RMAP-conformant smelters. - Strengthening internal systems to ensure responsible mineral sourcing. --- ## Filing ![[8f662acb-e518-4dcc-9b4e-c5cd20410cb3.pdf]]