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EU parliament adopts self-certification approach to ‘conflict minerals’

( May 20, 2015, 08:40 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: EU lawmakers have called for European manufacturers to self-certify that any minerals they use don’t come from conflict zones. Under the European Parliament position adopted today, a new law will require EU companies to audit their supplies of tin, tungsten, tantalum and gold. The approach aims to sever trade links implicated in funding armed conflicts. Parliament representatives will use today’s vote as a basis for talks with EU governments over the planned legislation....

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