Conflict Minerals
Conflict Minerals
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In 2010, President Obama signed the Dodd-Frank Consumer Protection Act into law. Section 1502 of that act addresses the international trade and use of Conflict Minerals.
But what are Conflict Minerals and how do they affect our everyday lives? Like the similar issue of Conflict Diamonds or Blood Diamonds, the term Conflict Minerals refers to minerals mined in conditions of armed conflict and human rights abuses, mostly in the eastern provinces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Source Intelligence can help you understand some of the key points surrounding this issue and what it means for consumers and companies in the United States.
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Conflict Minerals Compliance Basics: Dodd-Frank 1502, What Is The Rule And Why Does It Matter
Today in “Conflict Minerals Compliance Basics” we will be breaking down Dodd-Frank 1502 with out legalese, and explain why it matters.
In a nutshell, the rule requires public companies to conduct supply chain diligence and make disclosures concerning specified minerals and their derivatives contained in their...
Feb 24, 2014 5:00 AM ET
Conflict Minerals Compliance Basics: Due Diligence
With the May 31 final reporting due date drawing near, why not go back to the beginning and break down some of the basics of conflict minerals compliance, starting off with due diligence.
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Feb 22, 2014 5:00 AM ET
Conflict Minerals Compliance Basics: The Derivatives of 3TG
In this edition of "Conflict Minerals Compliance Basics," we will give the derivatives of tin, tantalum, tungsten and gold.
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Feb 21, 2014 11:00 AM ET
Gold: Africa's Top Conflict Mineral
In a new report, the International Peace Information Service (IPIS) has reported that out of the 800 mines in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), 200 are involved with armed groups and 265 are involved with the army. Both of which impose illegal taxes on miners. Many of these mines are gold producing, which are targeted by the armed groups because...
Feb 21, 2014 5:00 AM ET
Upcoming Conflict Minerals Report: First of its Kind
February 20, 2014 /3BL Media/ - Stakeholders in the ecosystem of supply chain and regulated materials compliance will be surprised to see the similarities and differences of program progress and supplier profiles across industries.
This benchmarking study will present ACTUAL data,...
Feb 20, 2014 8:00 AM ET
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