[SunkenCiv]

Thanks jazusamo.

...proposed rules requiring companies to track whether minerals came from combat-torn parts of Africa... required by the Dodd-Frank financial reform law... The specific minerals that must be tracked are tin, tantalum, gold and tungsten, which are used in a variety of products, such as jewelry and cell phones... the two primary authors of the conflict mineral provision, Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) and Rep. Jim McDermott (D-Wash)

[Navy Patriot]

No problem, China will be glad to buy, and if ya want ya can move your whole company to China, and do really well.

Eventually, Uncle Sam will come begging when he runs out of rare earths, the US has the lowest stock in the world, and nothing can replace 'em.