2. Current regulations and international framework

2.1 American legislation

The devastating effects of illegal mining in Africa's Great Lakes region have prompted governments to react and adopt regulations.

In the United States, the Dodd Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act was passed by Congress on July 21, 2010. This law, which came into force in November 2012, contains a provision relating to conflict minerals: section 1502 . This establishes a disclosure obligation for companies listed on the New York Stock Exchange and registered with the SEC (Securites and Exchange Commission), the...