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Conflict Minerals Search Primary Menu Skip to content Mobile/zh-ch Phone Tablet zh-CH Home Search for: Leave a Reply Cancel reply You must be logged in to post a comment. Auto Industry Action Proudly powered by WordPress English | 中文 THE AUTO INDUSTRY AND CONFLICT MINERALS: Driving Supply Chain Responsibility Scroll down to start the journey English | 中文 WHAT ARE “CONFLICT MINERALS?” DEFINITION The minerals TIN, TANTALUM, TUNGSTEN and GOLD (also referred to as “3TG”) are considered “conflict minerals” because they are often mined in conditions of armed conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and surrounding countries. WARLORDS BENEFIT Conflict minerals provide a major source of funding for warlords in the DRC region, fueling the violence that has plagued the region for decades. PEOPLE SUFFER These armed groups use violence to intimidate local populations and maintain control of mines, where workers endure extreme conditions with little or no pay. The atrocities in the region have created a massive humanitarian crisis and a death toll of 5.5 million that grows by the day. English | 中文 HOW CONFLICT MINERALS AFFECT US EVERYDAY USES Conflict minerals are used in a wide range of products including mobile phones, computers, jewelry and vehicles. TANTALUM: Audio equipment, climate control, sensors, wiper system, seatbelts and fuel pump to name only a few. TIN: Fuel tank, sealants, wiring, radiator, even the seat cushions. GOLD: On board electronics and fuel cells. TUNGSTEN: Circuits, gear teeth and bearing components. That’s why automakers (also referred to as Original Equipment Manufacturers or OEMs) and their supply chain partners work together to make sure global vehicle production doesn’t support warlords or further the conflict in the DRC. English | 中文 A TIMELINE OF INDUSTRY ACTION Auto Industry Forms AIAG MAY 1982 Congress Passes Law on 3TG JULY 2010 AIAG Starts Collaborating on Industry Solutions AUGUST 2010 AIAG and OEMs Issue Call to Action APRIL 2011 SEC Issues Final 3TG Reporting Requirements AUGUST 2012 AIAG Endorses Reporting Tools AUGUST 2012 Conflict Minerals Reporting to SEC Began MAY 31, 2014 OEMs and suppliers form the Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG), whose 1000+ member companies today collaborate to resolve global issues in the automotive supply chain. AIAG works with six of its largest members—Chrysler, Ford, General Motors, Honda, Nissan and Toyota—to send a letter to thousands of suppliers encouraging them to join industry action on the conflict minerals issue: “It is our intention to do what we can to ensure that the parts and assemblies in our vehicles and products, regardless of where they are assembled or sold, do not contain conflict minerals which have contributed to the armed conflict in the DRC.” English | 中文 THE TIME TO ENGAGE IS NOW SHARED RESPONSIBILITY No one company in the global supply chain bears the responsibility alone. OEMs and suppliers in numerous industries— automotive, aerospace, heavy equipment, electronics and more— must work together to efficiently address the conflict minerals challenge. TOGETHER WE CAN Educate and engage our industry peers and stakeholders Create common tools and solutions Reduce the cost and complexity of reporting TIME IS RUNNING OUT Reporting Deadline: May 31, 2021 weeks 3 1 days 0 0 hours 1 1 minutes 3 6 seconds 3 1 Join industry leaders: Take action on conflict minerals reporting now! Site powered by Spread the word...