Tag Archive | "conflict metals"

Conflict Minerals: ITRI Supply Chain Initiative Fails to Address Major Issues

Thursday, April 1, 2010

The International Tin Research Industry announced that it is moving forward to Phase II of its Tin Supply Chain Initiative (iTSCi). However, there are some major weaknesses in the plan and some say it doesn’t go far enough in addressing the larger issues associated with the DRC conflict mineral trade.

Conflict-Free: Canadian Tantalum Companies

Thursday, March 18, 2010

: With pressure mounting to provide transparency and responsibility in the supply chain for the electronics industry, the investment case for miners exploring for tantalum in conflict-free regions is increasing.

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