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title: "Striving for sourcing excellence."
url: "https://www.qualcomm.com/company/corporate-responsibility/acting-responsibly/sustainable-product-design/conflict-free-minerals"
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# Striving for sourcing excellence.

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Conflict Free Minerals

We share international concerns about the conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and adjoining countries, and we are working to ensure that the mining of the minerals that end up in our products do not contribute to human rights violations in the region.

#### Country of Origin Requests

We requested reasonable country of origin information and received responses from all direct suppliers that may provide necessary conflict minerals in our products.

#### Responsible In-Region Sourcing

Approximately 14 percent of processing facilities reported by our direct suppliers were confirmed as sourcing conflict minerals from the DRC or adjoining countries.

#### Participation in Multi-Stakeholder Efforts

We support responsible minerals sourcing through our participation in the Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) and the Responsible Minerals Initiative (RMI).

## Progress in our supply chain.

Increasing the number of processing facilities participating in the [Responsible Minerals Assurance Process (RMAP)](http://www.conflictfreesourcing.org/conflict-free-smelter-program/)

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Note: 'RMAP-Conformant' processing facilities are audited and found conformant with the relevant RMAP standard and include processing facilities currently undergoing a re-audit or processing facilities certified by the LBMA or RJC. Processing facilities that are 'In Communication' are not yet active but are in communication with RMI or a Member Company. 'RMAP-Active' processing facilities have committed to undergo an RMAP audit but are not yet conformant. 'RMAP-Non-Conformant' processing facilities meet or have met the definition of a smelter or refiner but have been found non-conformant or are unable to be assessed with the relevant RMAP standard.

## Qualcomm’s Policy on Responsible Sourcing of Minerals

Qualcomm is aware of concerns that minerals mined in conflict-affected and high-risk areas, including in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and adjoining countries, may be making their way into the electronics industry supply chain and may be fueling human rights abuses, conflict, and environmental degradation.

Qualcomm is committed to the responsible sourcing of tantalum, tin, tungsten, gold, and cobalt in accordance with the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Supply Chains of Minerals from Conflict-Affected and High-Risk Areas. We strive to provide DRC conflict free products and support industry-wide efforts to drive transparency in the supply chain.

We expect our suppliers to obtain materials from environmentally and socially responsible sources, including conflict free sources within conflict-affected and high-risk areas.

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## Complying with the Dodd-Frank Act.

In compliance with the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, Qualcomm will report annually on our use of conflict minerals to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Find our most recent disclosure [here](https://investor.qualcomm.com/financial-information/sec-filings).

## Documents

| Document | Date | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Conflict Minerals Report | May 15, 2026 | Download (PDF) |
| 2025 Form SD | May 15, 2026 | Download (PDF) |
| 2024 Conflict Minerals Report | May 16, 2025 | Download (PDF) |
| 2024 Form SD | May 16, 2025 | Download (PDF) |
| 2023 Conflict Minerals Report | May 24, 2024 | Download (PDF) |
| 2023 Form SD | May 24, 2024 | Download (PDF) |
| 2022 Conflict Minerals Report | May 26, 2023 | Download (PDF) |
| 2022 Form SD | May 26, 2023 | Download (PDF) |
| 2021 Conflict Minerals Report | May 27, 2022 | Download (PDF) |
| 2021 Form SD | May 27, 2022 | Download (PDF) |
| 2020 Conflict Minerals Report | May 13, 2021 | Download (PDF) |
| 2020 Form SD | May 13, 2021 | Download (PDF) |
| 2019 Conflict Minerals Report | Apr 15, 2020 | Download (PDF) |
| 2019 Form SD | Apr 15, 2020 | Download (PDF) |
| 2018 Conflict Minerals Report | May 10, 2019 | Download (PDF) |
| 2018 Form SD | May 10, 2019 | Download (PDF) |
| 2017 Conflict Minerals Report | May 18, 2018 | Download (PDF) |
| 2017 Form SD | May 18, 2018 | Download (PDF) |
| 2016 Conflict Minerals Report | May 12, 2017 | Download (PDF) |
| 2016 Form SD | May 12, 2017 | Download (PDF) |
| 2015 Conflict Minerals Report | May 10, 2016 | Download (PDF) |
| 2015 Form SD | May 10, 2016 | Download (PDF) |
| 2014 Conflict Minerals Report | May 19, 2015 | Download (PDF) |
| 2014 Form SD | Aug 20, 2015 | Download (PDF) |
| 2013 Conflict Minerals Report | Jun 8, 2014 | Download (PDF) |
| 2013 Form SD | Aug 20, 2015 | Download (PDF) |

## Do you have questions about our corporate responsibility strategy, activities, or program?

[Contact us](https://assets.qualcomm.com/Q220-WB-Contact-Us-Corporate-Responsibility.html?corporate_alert=conflictfree)