What role do minerals and tech firms play in the DRC conflict?
The conflict between Rwanda-backed forces and the Democratic Republic of Congo is often presented as a struggle to control the valuable minerals that power global electronics. Together, Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda supply around half the world's coltan, the metallic ore that is vital in ...
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Conflict Minerals
The conflict minerals narrative, which blames multinational corporations for fueling violence, offers an appealing but misleading explanation that often leads to ineffective policies. While ...
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What are conflict minerals?
Note: Conflict minerals can be extracted at many different locations around the world including the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The SEC rules define conflict minerals as 3TG metals, wherever extracted. For example, tin extracted in Canada, Russia or Argentina is considered a conflict mineral by definition.
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Conflict Minerals
TE complies with the SEC regulations requiring supply chain reporting and due diligence with respect to sourcing Conflict Minerals and the products that contain them. Information on Conflict Minerals and TE's smelter list. TE Connectivity (TE) or Chat. TE Connectivity (TE) Skip Navigation. TE Connectivity. All Products.
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The Dark Truth Behind Conflict-Free Minerals | African Elements
Conflict minerals are specific raw materials that are mined in conditions of armed conflict and human rights abuses. They include tin, tantalum, tungsten, and gold, commonly known as 3TG. These minerals are essential in many products like mobile phones, cars, and …
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ENERGIZER HOLDINGS, INC. CONFLICT MINERALS …
Protection Act pursuant to which companies are required to report on their use of conflict minerals. Conflict minerals include tin, tantalum, tungsten, and gold and are sometimes referred to as "3TG". These minerals may be mined in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and the adjoining countries, where armed groups responsible for the ...
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Supply Chain Policy for Conflict Minerals
We implemented the obligations derived from the E.U. Conflict Minerals Regulation (2017/821) which defines supply chain due diligence for importers and processors of tin, tantalum and …
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Microsoft 2023 Conflict Minerals Report (2022 Reporting Year)
Microsoft supply chain mineral disclosure requirements go beyond 3TGs and additional cover prioritized minerals. Since 2019, we have required suppliers to report on their use of cobalt, using the Responsible Minerals Initiative's . Extended Minerals Reporting Template ("EMRT"). In 2020, we
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How Conflict Minerals Legislation is Reshaping Supply …
Section 1502 of the Dodd-Frank Act mandates US-listed companies to disclose their use of 'conflict minerals' originating from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and neighbouring regions, focusing on …
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REACH, RoHS, Waste and Conflict Minerals | OJ Electronics
About usREACH, RoHS, Waste and Conflict Minerals OJ Electronics is committed to protecting people and environment by avoiding hazardous substances in our products, by sourcing responsibly and by managing our waste, sorting and recycling whenever possible. We meet requirements, local and international, on chemicals, waste and sourcing. Read more REACH …
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Conflict minerals and battery materials supply chains: A mapping …
Spurred by "conflict minerals", debates about the ethics of mineral supply chains now encompass a broad set of concerns including child labor, corruption, environmental degradation, and a green transition away from fossil fuels. The past two decades have seen a flurry of initiatives to clean up supply chains and protect the reputation of ...
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Conflict Minerals FAQs
Conflict Minerals Frequently Asked Questions addresses many questions that have arisen related to conflict minerals, the SEC's Final Rule, and its implementation.
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Conflict Minerals
Responsible Mineral Management To achieve responsible and sustainable procurement practices, Wistron has established a conflict minerals policy and a responsible mineral sourcing management process. We are committed to sourcing minerals that adhere to the due diligence framework recognized by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development …
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Conflict Minerals Reporting Software
Ensure compliance with evolving conflict mineral regulations iPoint Conflict Minerals is a cloud-based software solution that enables companies to address the challenge of collecting, managing, aggregating and reporting on conflict minerals and meeting the requirements of their customers and regulatory authorities. Standardized reporting process
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Responsible Minerals Sourcing Policy
the RMI Conflict Minerals Reporting Template (CMRT). Suppliers must ensure that all minerals sold to or used to manufacture products for use by onsemi originate from conflict free smelters validated as conformant by the Responsible Minerals Assurance Process ("RMAP"). We regularly perform due diligence with our suppliers and the smelters we ...
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ABB Policy on Conflict Minerals
Conflict Minerals and whether such Conflict Minerals come from the Democratic Republic of Congo and the adjoining countries named in the Act. On 1 January 2021 a new law called the EU Conflict Minerals Regulation, also known as Regulation (EU) 2017/821, came into full force across the EU. The Regulation requires EU importers of tantalum, tin,
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Conflict Minerals: Navigating Ethical Sourcing Challenges
These minerals, when traded, can perpetuate violence and exploitation in these regions. The term 'conflict minerals' typically refers to four specific metals: tin, tantalum, tungsten, and gold, known collectively as 3TG. These minerals are essential components in various industries, including electronics, automotive, and construction.
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What Products Contain Conflict Minerals?
Conflict minerals can enter a company's supply chain at any stage, making vigilance essential to avoid sourcing materials linked to conflict and human rights abuses. To promote responsible sourcing of 3TG, regulations such as the EU Conflict Minerals Regulation (2017/821) and the U.S. Dodd-Frank Act (Section 1502) mandate due diligence on ...
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Conflict Minerals Disclosure
Conflict Minerals Disclosure . Section 13(p) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and Rule 13p-1 thereunder (collectively, the "conflict mineral rules") require certain disclosures concerning supply sources for conflict minerals – consisting of gold, tin, tungsten, or tantalum – that may be necessary to the manufacture or functionality of a company's products.
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Ford Motor Company Responsible Materials Sourcing Policy …
(DRC) conflict free minerals while continuing to support responsible in-region mineral sourcing from the DRC and adjoining countries. As defined in Rule 13p-1 of the Securities ExchangeAct of 1934 (the "Rule"), "DRC conflict free" means that a product does not contain conflict minerals necessary to the functionality or production of that
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10 Conflict Minerals Takeaways
Sorting out the suppliers to include in your Reasonable Country of Origin (RCOI) is an important step you can work on throughout the year. Focus only on suppliers who provide parts and materials that could realistically …
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Conflict Minerals: Navigating Ethical Sourcing Challenges
The mining industry faces increasing scrutiny over the sourcing of conflict minerals – raw materials extracted in areas of armed conflict and human rights abuses, primarily in the …
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RMI's Global Risk Map
The RMI's Global Risk Map, is a risk assessment tool that allows users to identify and compare governance, human rights, and conflict risk indices across geographic regions globally. Utilizing the internationally recognized indicies and resources identified in the European Commission's
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Responsible Sourcing of Conflict Minerals
Report possible conflict mineral violation Concerns or reports of possible violations of this policy can be reported openly or anonymously through Eaton's Ethics and Compliance Office Help Line. Report violation Company; Responsible sourcing of conflict minerals; Eaton is an intelligent power management company dedicated to improving the ...
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Governance Conflict Minerals Responsible Sourcing Policy
gold (commonly referred to as the "3TG" or "Conflict Minerals"). The rule requires all U.S. publicly traded companies to conduct reasonable country of origin inquiries and supply chain due diligence with respect to the sourcing of Conflict Minerals used in the manufacture of their products. If any Conflict Minerals are
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Conflict Minerals FAQs
Why was the Final Rule on conflict minerals put in place? Q&A: 1-2: Background of the Final Rule . What are conflict minerals? Q&A: 1-3: Background of the Final Rule . Do conflict minerals encompass strategic materials like the rare earth elements? Q&A: 1-4: Background of the Final Rule . Which countries are considered to be "adjoining ...
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The Dark Truth Behind Conflict-Free Minerals | African Elements
This openness helps prevent conflict minerals from entering the EU market (Conflict Minerals Regulation – EU Trade – European Union). The Dodd-Frank Act's Role in Conflict Minerals Regulation. The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, passed in the United States in 2010, includes provisions related to conflict minerals.
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Apple's Conflict Minerals Controversy: Ethical Sourcing and Legal
Conflict minerals, which include tin, tantalum, tungsten and gold, are indispensable in manufacturing electronics like computers and mobile phones. Unfortunately, these minerals often originate from areas rife with armed conflicts and human rights violations. Ethical sourcing of these materials is pivotal to ensure that their extraction and ...
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Conflict Minerals Compliance Tools
Conflict Minerals Compliance Tools. Since 2010, many companies have been required to exercise due diligence on their supply chains for tantalum, tin, tungsten and gold (3TG). The United States Dodd-Frank Wall Street Consumer Protection Act, Section 1502 (Dodd-Frank Act), as well as the Regulation (EU) 2017 / 821 of the European Parliament and ...
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