Procurement policy for Tantalum containing materials

Procurement policy for Tantalum containing materials


Mitsui Mining & Smelting Co., Ltd. Engineered Powders Division


In order to meet the requests from our customers, stakeholders and international community, we, Mitsui Mining & Smelting, hereby establish the following policy with respect to a procurement of Tantalum containing raw materials, and keep informed about the policy all directors, officers and employees being responsible for and/or engaging in the transaction:

-Mitsui Mining & Smelting Co., Ltd. Engineered Powders Division does not use Tantalum containing raw materials involving any injustices, as described in Clause 1 to 14 of Annex II of ”OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Supply Chains of Minerals from Conflict-Affected and High-Risk Areas”, including violations of laws and regulations such as fraudulent misrepresentation of the origin of minerals, bribery, unpaid tax, money laundering and direct/indirect contribution to conflict within CAHRAs (Conflict Affected and High-Risk Areas).
-Mitsui Mining & Smelting Co., Ltd. Engineered Powders Division conducts supply chain due diligence in compliance to "OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Supply Chains of Minerals from Conflict Affected and High-Risk Areas" regarding procurement activity of Tantalum containing raw materials.

December 2020