...We have been addressing issues in minerals extraction since 2008 with the launch of the joint EICC-GeSI Extractives Working Group (WG). The WG’s charter is to enhance members’ understanding of social and environmental conditions in the extractives supply chain...The WG’s charter includes research, programmatic, and stakeholder activities relating to addressing conflict minerals...the EICC and GeSI are taking action through: Engaging with stakeholders on conflict minerals...Providing support to ITRI’s Tin Supply Chain Initiative (iTSCi)...Developing the Smelter Verification Program (SVP)...an audit process designed to enable responsible sourcing of conflict-free minerals...The SVP will enable companies to conduct supply chain due diligence recommended in Voices from the Inside and ultimately required by the U.S. legislation...