Eastern Congo, rich in minerals such as coltam, cobalt, tantalum, tin and gold, is probably the most renowned country for conflict minerals. The country has several mining sites known to be controlled by military groups, although this is currently being targeted by various legislations. The most significant of these is the USA's Dodd Frank Act, signed into law by then-President Barack Obama in 2010. This puts pressure on companies selling products that may contain conflict minerals, requiring them to monitor their mineral supply chains closely to ensure they do not contribute to conflict or human rights violations.
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