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Conflict Minerals Regulation: Legal texts and other documents

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  • Conflict minerals

The legislation

Regulation (EU) 2017/821 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 May 2017 laying down supply chain due diligence obligations for Union importers of tin, tantalum and tungsten, their ores, and gold originating from conflict-affected and high-risk areas.

Statements by the Council and by the Commission relating to the new Regulation

List of Member State Competent Authorities

Legal acts

The Commission’s 2019 Delegated Regulation explains the methodology and criteria to assess and recognise supply chain due diligence schemes. The EU Official Journal published this regulation on 19 March 2019.

Non-financial reporting directive

In June 2017 the Commission adopted guidelines on the disclosure of environmental and social information which include a section on conflict minerals.

These guidelines will help companies to disclose relevant non-financial information in a consistent and more comparable manner.

It aims to boost corporate transparency and performance, as well as encourage companies to embrace a more sustainable approach. 

EU communications and opinions

Over the years the EU has set out its goals for more transparent sourcing of minerals from conflict-affected areas in three different documents.

Impact Assessment

The EU carried out its own impact assessment in the early stages of drafting the conflict minerals law.

The impact assessment identified problems and possible solutions, as well as the likely economic and human rights impact of a conflict minerals law.

Studies

A study commissioned by the EU in 2013 evaluated the costs and potential benefits for the mineral industry when following OECD guidelines.

Reviews

In accordance with Article 17 (2) of the Conflict Minerals Regulation (Regulation (EU) 2017/821), the Commission shall review the functioning and effectiveness of the Regulation by 2023 and every three subsequent years.

The review was supported by an external study, and by inputs and consultations with a broad range of stakeholders. 

Calls for tender

The EU tenders for activities related to the Conflict Minerals Regulation include support with assessing compliance with supply chain due diligence schemes set up by governments, industry bodies or other interested parties.

You'll find more information on TRADE’s Calls for Tender page.