Congo to Clamp Down on Companies Buying Conflict Minerals
Democratic Republic of Congo plans to clamp down on companies that buy or source minerals from its war-torn eastern region, where smuggling is fueling one of the world’s worst humanitarian crises.
US Rules on Conflict Minerals Have Not Reduced Violence in Congo, GAO Says
A U.S. congressional watchdog has found no evidence that a 2012 Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) conflict minerals disclosure rule has reduced violence in Democratic Republic of Congo, it said in a report on Monday.
Congo to crack down on companies buying conflict minerals
The Democratic Republic of Congo plans to crack down on companies that purchase or source minerals from its conflict-ridden eastern region. ・DRC plans to crack down on companies purchasing minerals from conflict-ridden eastern region.
US Conflict Minerals Law Not Reducing War in Congo, GAO Says
A US law that requires companies to report on their use of minerals linked to conflict in Democratic Republic of Congo hasn’t reduced violence in the country, the Government Accountability Office said Monday.
Congo government plans to crack down on buyers like Apple for conflict minerals
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is considering legal action against tech companies such as Apple to reduce the amount of conflict minerals sourced from its eastern provinces.
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