Melissa West is an experienced writer and researcher. She graduated from Westminster College with a bachelor's degree in communication. As a freelance writer, Melissa specializes in finance and investing. She researches commodities like platinum, palladium, nickel, tungsten, tantalum, diamond, tin and iron on a daily basis for the Investing News Network. Melissa enjoys sharing information that will help her readers make educated investment decisions.
BusinessWeek reported business groups have joined together to sue the Securities and Exchange Commission in the U.S. regarding the Dodd-Frank ruling which states companies must make reasonable efforts to ensure tantalum and other conflict minerals are not from war-torn regions.
AMG Advanced Metallurgical Group N.V. (AMS:AMG) announced its subsidiary, CIF Mineracao S.A., has entered into an agreement to supply tantalum to an industry manufacturer.
Mining Weekly reported Critical Elements (TSXV:CRE) nears completion of a definitive feasibility study and construction of a mine at its Rose lithium/tantalum project.
Reuters reported AVX Corporation (NYSE:AVX) has agreed to purchase the tantalum division of Nichicon Corporation for approximately $86 million.
Seeking Alpha reported on Molycorp Inc. (NYSE:MCP) looks like a good buy after a sell off.
Reuters reported a new study from Chatham House says the implementation of the Dodd-Frank Act may endanger livelihoods in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Toward Freedom reported that activists are working to create a conversation about the crimes committed to extract tantalum and other minerals.
Metals Miner reported on Global Advanced Metals (GAM) reaction to the Dodd-Frank law and the company’s efforts to source conflict-free tantalum.
Bloomberg reported the United States’ Securities and Exchange Commission will require companies to report where they obtain tantalum, tin, tungsten and gold from for their products.
Reuters reported the United States is set to clarify the Dodd Frank Act as regulators finalize rules on overseas operations and conflict free minerals.
