Conflict minerals

Conflict Minerals (United States Securities And Exchange Commission – “SEC rule“)

Tantalum, tin, gold and tungsten (3TG) originating from conflict-affected or high-risk areas (CAHRAs) or from the Democratic Republic of the Congo or its neighbouring countries are defined as ‘conflict minerals’. 

In addition, cobalt, mica, graphite, lithium, nickel and copper are classified as ‘extended conflict minerals’. Suppliers must, as part of their duty to provide information, certify that products or raw materials supplied to AMAG do not contain any metals or alloys originating from conflict or high-risk regions and classified as ‘conflict minerals’ in accordance with Sec. 1502 of the Dodd-Frank Act (DFA, 2010), EU Regulation 2017/821 and the Responsible Minerals Initiative (RMI). Suppliers must provide the relevant information in an appropriate format (e.g. CMRT/EMRT).

Trace amounts of these ‘conflict minerals’ occurring naturally or as impurities are not subject to this disclosure requirement.

AMAG continuously reviews whether the above-mentioned minerals are necessary for the functionality or manufacture of its products. Where applicable, their origin is verified by means of documentation from upstream suppliers.

Due to the use of secondary raw materials in manufacturing, AMAG products may contain traces of the substances mentioned above. These secondary raw materials are exempt from the scope of the above-mentioned regulations, meaning that AMAG products are ‘conflict-free’ in such cases.

If you have any further questions or comments on this subject, please send an enquiry to: managementsystem@~@amag.at.