Congo Government Asks U.S. to Use OECD Guidance for Conflict-Mineral Rules
Bloomberg reports the DRC appealed to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to prevent forthcoming conflict-mineral rules.
Articles Tagged "conflict metals"
Dodd-Frank Demands Companies Report Tantalum Sources
The New York Times reports that industrial metals, like tantalum, which are used in most electronic products are contributing to war.
Conflict Minerals: ITRI Supply Chain Initiative Fails to Address Major Issues
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
: 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.
