Conflict Minerals

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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Canada & EU Join World Stage | Conflict Minerals is a Global Concern
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Conflict Minerals Alert: New International Requirements Impact Operations and Revenue
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Youth Movement Springs to Life as Another Horrific Factory Disaster Unfolds
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Filing Deadline Approaches | Global Brands Attend Conflict Minerals Training
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Conflict Minerals Effects Annual Revenue
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SEC Releases Conflict Minerals FAQ
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Canada and the European Union join the ‘world stage’ for Conflict Minerals
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Urgency Sets In | 1 Year Until Compliance Deadline
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Human Rights Disaster in Bangladesh Sparks Youth Movement
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