Publication Year: within 5 Years / Topic: Minerals

Author:: Marijke Verpoorten and Nik Stoop
Publication Date:: 01-2021
Content Type:: Commentary and Analysis
Institution:: Political Violence @ A Glance
Abstract:: On January 1, 2021, the European Conflict Minerals Act came into force. It aims to regulate the trade in four minerals—tin, tantalum, tungsten, and gold, also known as 3TG—that are often sourced from conflict-affected countries where the profits may allow armed groups to finance their activities. The regulation aims to break the link between minerals and conflict by ensuring that European Union (EU)-based companies only import minerals from conflict-free sources. If companies import minerals from conflict regions, the law requires them to report where the minerals were mined, the location of processing and trade, and the taxes and fees that were paid.
Topic:: Conflict Prevention, Conflict, and Minerals
Political Geography:: Global Focus

Author:: Thomas J. Duesterberg
Publication Date:: 07-2020
Content Type:: Special Report
Institution:: Hudson Institute
Abstract:: This report will concentrate on select examples of the growing US vulnerability to global competitors due to shortages of key mineral resources in our domestic supply base. Dependence on China for raw materials and competition with its manufacturing firms is also a key focus. Shortages do not always indicate a problem because our close allies in mineral-rich countries like Australia and Canada can mitigate gaps in domestic supply. However, China’s growing control over many basic materials, and its history of using that control as leverage for its own economic and political goals, makes this a cause of concern for the continued strength of the US manufacturing economy.
Topic:: Natural Resources, Economy, COVID-19, and Minerals
Political Geography:: China, Canada, Australia, North America, and United States of America

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