Conflict Minerals - Our Policy

Conflict minerals are minerals mined in conditions of armed conflict and human rights abuses, and which are sold or traded by armed groups. This has for some years been a particular problem in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).

There are four conflict minerals which are generally defined as cassiterite (tin), coltan (tantalum), wolframite (tungsten) and gold, or derivatives of these minerals. Sometimes these minerals are referred to as the ‘three Ts’ - tin, tantalum and tungsten (and gold).

On an annual basis, we request that the manufacturers we represent provide details of their Conflict Minerals Policy and the procedures they follow to ensure that they meet the requirements of the Conflict Minerals Final Rule documented in Section 1502 of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act. The Conflict Minerals Policy for each of the manufacturers we represent is available upon request.

Sarsen Technology has obtained information from our suppliers concerning the origin of the metals that are used in the manufacture of the products we supply and support. Based upon information provided by our suppliers, Sarsen Technology does not knowingly use metals derived from the Conflict Region. If we discover the use of minerals produced in facilities that are considered “non-conflict free”, in any product we procure, Sarsen Technology will take the appropriate action to transition product to be “conflict free”.

Mineral	Image	Description	Major Uses
Cassiterite		Ore from which tin is extracted	Plating and solders for joining pipes and electronic circuits
Coltan (Columbite-tantalite)		Ore from which tantalum is extracted	Electrical components (including those used in mobile phones, computers, videogame consoles), aircraft and surgical components
Gold		Rare metal found in a native (pure) form and obtained as a by-product of other mining operations	Jewellery, electronic, communications and aerospace equipment
Wolframite		Ore from which tungsten is extracted	Metal wires, electrodes and contacts in lighting, electronic, electrical, heating and welding applications

For more information please visit the guidance pages on the UK Government website - www.gov.uk

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