Is Your Mobile Phone Helping Fund War in Congo?
The Telegraph reported British consumers are signing a petition demanding companies stop using tantalum from the Congo.
Articles Tagged "Congo"
AVX Commits to ‘Solutions for Hope Project’ Through Use of Conflict-Free DRC Tantalum Ore
AVX Corporation (NYSE:AVX) reported it has taken delivery of the first shipment of verified conflict-free DRC tantalum ore.
America Gives China A Mineral Monopoly
Strategy Page reports on the current state of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, including the effects of Dodd-Frank.
How Congress Devastated Congo
The New York Times reports the Dodd-Frank law has had unintended and devastating consequences in the DRC.
A Rule Aimed at Warlords Upends African Mines
Bloomberg Businessweek reports U.S. companies scramble to vouch for minerals mined in the Congo to comply with a Dodd-Frank provision.
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.
Putting an End to Conflict Minerals in the Congo
Resource Investing News reporter Damon van der Linde interviews industry leaders from ITRI and TIC as well as human rights groups the Enough Project and Global Witness about the ongoing mission to end the trade of conflict minerals from the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Market Tends for Tantalum 2010
A lot of attention was focused on conflict minerals sourced from the Democratic Republic of Congo. This attention focused investors on the growth potential in this market. Prices have been growing on strong physical demand, and the reduction of supply from Congo. The outlook for tantalum is strong in 2011.
Conflict Minerals Act Compliance Poses Difficulties for Industry
A mining ban that was supposed to curb illegal mining activity that funds rebel groups in Eastern Congo has made the implementation of the “Conflict Minerals Act” passed by the US legislators, a difficult process. Also, China plans to create strategic reserves of minor metals.
US Taking Steps to Stop Trade in Conflict Minerals
In an exclusive interview with Tantalum Investing News, Mike Davis of Global Witness explains the humanitarian conditions on the ground in the Democratic Republic of Congo, and the steps needed to ensure the security of civilians and an end to ‘conflict minerals’ exploitation in the region.
