Attempt to End Conflict Minerals Rule Draws Strong Input From Both Sides
A threat by the Trump administration to dump a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission rule requiring public companies to search their supply chains for African “conflict minerals” has drawn more than 275 written comments, many of them passionate on both sides of the issue.
April 24, 2017Conflict Minerals Requirement Under Fire as Agencies Seek Input on Rule's Merits
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and State Department are hoping to revise or eliminate an SEC rule requiring public companies to trace “conflict minerals” in their supply chains.
April 17, 2017Companies Report ‘Conflict Minerals’ Progress
Several publicly traded truck makers and industry suppliers have told federal regulators they are making progress uncovering “conflict minerals” from central Africa that might be used in their complex supply chains.
June 13, 2016Truck Manufacturers, Suppliers Face Hurdles in Supply Chain Search for Conflict Minerals
Truck manufacturers and component suppliers said they are continuing to experience challenges as they search for “conflict minerals” in their supply chains.
June 15, 2015OEMs, Suppliers File SEC Audits; Say Conflict Minerals Hard to Trace
Publicly traded truck makers and industry suppliers told federal regulators they have not determined whether their suppliers use African “conflict minerals” in the manufacture of products.
June 23, 2014Feds Defend ‘Conflict Mineral’ Disclosure Rule in Court
The Securities and Exchange Commission took “numerous steps” to lessen the burdens imposed by a rule requiring that public companies search out and shed their supply chains of “conflict minerals,” according to an appeals court brief filed by SEC attorneys.
October 29, 2013