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International trade in minerals, particularly tin, tungsten, wolfram, and gold, from conflict-affected or high-risk areas can have significant implications on intensifying andperpetuating the conflicts. It occurs that illegal mines are run by armed groups. As aresult, minerals acquired from such sources provide financial means to armed movementsand support the conflict. In this respect, several international and national regulatoryframeworks for responsible sourcing have been established. The most importantinternational initiative is the OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible SupplyChains of Minerals from Conflict-Affected and High-Risk Areas, which provides importerswith voluntary guidelines for responsible sourcing policy. In addition, the USpassed the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act in 2010. Section1502 of the Dodd-Frank Act lays down the rules for responsible sourcing that arecompulsory for any company listed on the US stock exchanges. Following to these initiativesand further public consultations, the European Commission and the EuropeanExternal Action Service introduced a proposal for a comprehensive EU policy focusedon responsible sourcing of conflict minerals. The package consists of a legislative proposallaying down rules for self-certification of responsible importers, as well as of additionalmeasures providing for support for SMEs and incentives for importers of conflictmaterials. The aim of this paper is to analyse the legislative proposal and discussits possible implications given the fact that the EU legislation should be compatiblewith standing frameworks.

International Trade in Conflict Minerals: Solutions for the EU Regulatory Framework