First SEC disclosure filing deadline reveals surprises

Jun 6, 2014

According to Afronline nearly 1,300 U.S. companies have filed disclosure reports with the SEC describing whether the products they manufacture or sell are made with minerals that may be linked to conflict in central Africa. Monday the 2nd June was the first deadline...

Chemicals apparently not subject to SEC conflict minerals reporting

Jun 5, 2014

PackingLaw.com has reported that Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) staff confirmed to members of a coalition of industry associations during a May 30th telephone call that metal compounds are chemically distinct from the metals themselves and that the SEC...

iTSCi Programme starts activities in third country, Burundi

May 20, 2014

We are pleased to announce the start of practical implementation of the iTSCi Programme in Burundi, with the official launch ceremony which took place in Burundi on Friday 9th May 2014, by the Burundi National Minister of Energy and Mines, E. Mr. Come Manirakiza. The...

Trade groups ask US Court to freeze SEC’s Conflict Minerals Rule

May 7, 2014

Following the recent US Court decision regarding the Conflict Minerals Rule, and the guidance released by the SEC on 29th April stating that the remainder of the Rule aside from the DRC conflict-free/not conflict-free labelling would remain in place, the US trade...