A comprehensive investigation reveals that over 160 major US corporations, including technology giants and automotive manufacturers, cannot guarantee their supply chains exclude conflict minerals from blacklisted smelters. This widespread gap in transparency exposes significant challenges in enforcing international sanctions and ethical sourcing standards. The findings highlight the persistent struggle within global procurement practices to eliminate funding for armed conflicts through mineral extraction, raising critical questions about corporate accountability and the effectiveness of current compliance mechanisms.

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