Conflict Minerals Procurement Policy
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2019-07-16
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Some metal minerals have become a major source of funding for armed rebel groups in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, used to trade for arms and prolong their bloody conflict with the government, devastating local civilians, thus sparking international controversy. As global citizens, Suzhou Xinkai pledges and commits to not accept metals sourced from conflict zones. At the same time, we require Suzhou Xinkai's suppliers to: 1. Fulfill social and environmental responsibilities; 2. Ensure that products do not use 'conflict minerals' from the Congo and its surrounding countries and regions; 3. Trace the sources of all gold (Au), tantalum (Ta), tin (Sn), and tungsten (W) contained in products; 4. This.
Some metal minerals have become a major source of funding for armed rebel groups in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, used to trade for arms and perpetuate their bloody conflicts with the government, ravaging local civilians, thus triggering international controversy. As global citizens, Suzhou Xinkai pledges and commits to not accept metals sourced from conflict zones, while also requiring Suzhou Xinkai's suppliers:
1. Must fulfill social and environmental responsibilities;
2. Ensure that products do not use 'conflict minerals' from the Congo and its surrounding countries and regions;
3. Trace the sources of gold (Au), tantalum (Ta), tin (Sn), and tungsten (W) contained in all products;
4. Communicate this requirement to your downstream suppliers.
Conflict metals: refer to minerals from conflict mining areas in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, including niobium-tantalum ore, tin ore, black tungsten ore, and gold. These minerals are refined into tantalum (Ta), tin (Sn), tungsten (W) (collectively known as 3T minerals), cobalt (Co), and gold (Au), which are used in electronics and other products.
In the near future, the use of metals produced by certain smelters will be prohibited, so all key suppliers must trace the sources of the metals used in their parts and the smelters.
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