On the recordFebruary 25, 2014
U.S. companies must now disclose the origin of minerals purchased from the DRC.
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congress.govU.S. companies must now disclose the origin of minerals purchased from the DRC.
Feingold discusses legislation requiring U.S. companies to disclose mineral origins to combat conflict financing.
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