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EU policymakers spar over certification for conflict-mineral sourcing

By Poppy Bullock ( February 6, 2015, 16:38 GMT | Insight) -- EU policymakers discussing draft rules to fight indirect funding of armed combat are undecided about who should certify the responsible sourcing of tin, tungsten, tantalum and gold coming from areas of conflict. Governments favor a centralized agency for Europe, but the European Commission is sticking to its recommendation that each EU state handle its own certification.EU policymakers discussing draft rules to fight indirect funding of armed combat are undecided about who should certify the responsible sourcing of tin, tungsten, tantalum and gold coming from areas of conflict....

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