Dodd-Frank 1502 and Clean Diamonds Trade Act (CDTA) Conflict Minerals

Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act 1502 and Clean Diamonds Trade Act (CDTA) defines restrictions on the mining, transporting, and commerce of Conflict Minerals. Dodd-Frank Act mandated the SEC to ensure the sale of conflict materials (e.g. coltan, tantalum, tin, tungsten, and gold) does not benefit armed groups in or near the Democratic Republic of Congo.