Beyond due diligence: a multi-stakeholder approach to responsible mineral sourcing – Stewart Investors

An insight into Stewart Investors collaborative engagement on conflict minerals in the semiconductor supply chain.

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... The production of everything from our personal electronics to the green technologies helping the transition to a lower carbon future rely on a number of key ingredients; tin, tantalum, tungsten, cobalt and gold. These minerals, collectively known as 'conflict minerals' derive their name from the fact they are mined predominantly in fragile regions, vulnerable to political instability and violence, including sub-Saharan Africa, Southeast Asia, and South America.

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