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Conflict-free sourcing
As a leading company in the tantalum industry, we are committed to ensuring that the tantalum under our control is responsibly and ethically sourced.
Conflict Minerals:
United Nations report on the Democratic Republic of Congo and conflict minerals
Overview on why we call them conflict minerals from the ENOUGH Project
Overview from the ENOUGH Project on the conflict
Supply Chain:
The Responsible Minerals Initiative (RMI) have compiled on its website a list of compliant smelters along with the Conflict Minerals Reporting Template and Dashboard.
The Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) and Global e-Sustainability Initiative (GeSI) have partnered with other supply chain participants to facilitate a responsible sourcing of minerals.
Advocacy:
Numerous organizations are advocating on behalf of conflict free minerals
Sample of Applicable Laws and Regulations
(subject to change):
U.S. Security and Exchange Commission Rules on Conflict Minerals related to Dodd-Frank Law
European Union (EU) Conflict Minerals legislation activity
Overview on how the UK is addressing conflict minerals
Responsible Supply
