Metallux, Responsible sourcing policy of minerals

This policy applies to the minerals tantalum, tin, tungsten and gold (referred to as 3TG). Mining, trading, handling and exporting these minerals and related ores from conflict-affected and high-risk areas (CAHRAs) or covered countries (Democratic Republic of Congo and adjoining countries) can e.g. negatively impact human health, can relate to human rights abuses and can be used for financing armed conflicts.

The U.S. Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Customer Protection Act, Section 1502 and SEC regulations require disclosure of the use of 3TG and transparency within the supply chain in order to end armed conflicts and heed international law. The focus is put on the covered countries.

On January 1, 2021, the EU regulation on 3TGs (Regulation (EU) 2017/821) came into force. Directly affected EU importers of minerals and metals over certain thresholds have to comply with the respective supply chain due diligence obligations. The EU regulation refers to CAHRAs, which are updated regularly and can include regions worldwide. In line with the above-mentioned requirements, Metallux is aware of its responsibility and is contributing at various levels to sustainably protect human rights. Metallux is committed to ensuring the health, safety and protection of the people who extract and mine 3TGs.

It is our responsibility to demand high social, environmental, and human rights standards from our suppliers, too. Even though Metallux is not directly affected by the Dodd-Frank Act, Section 1502 nor by the EU Regulation 2017/821, and has no direct mining, smelting, or trading activities of such minerals in CAHRAs, neither in covered countries, Metallux is engaging in its supply chain in order to source required 3TGs responsibly.