Surface mount tantalum capacitors identified as conflict-free

The Conflict Minerals Report was filed in accordance with Section 1502 of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform & Consumer Protection Act. The culmination of these efforts allows KEMET to describe its surface mount MnO2 tantalum and surface mount polymer tantalum capacitors as conflict-free. KEMET is also currently pursuing conflict-free sourcing for gold, tin and tungsten.

“As one of the largest users of tantalum, KEMET saw an opportunity to develop a comprehensive, sustainable solution for sourcing conflict-free tantalum ore from the Democratic Republic of Congo,” said Per Loof, KEMET Chief Executive Officer. “The goal was to build a foundation that embraced lasting prosperity and security for all the involved parties. Our Partnership for Social and Economic Sustainability initiative is doing just that, and we are pleased to be improving the standard of living in and around the mining village of Kisengo in Katanga Province while demonstrating that solutions combining social sustainability and economic interests are not mutually exclusive.”

The KEMET Partnership for Social and Economic Sustainability initiative committed $1.5 million over its first two years for social sustainability projects at the mine and village. KEMET also helped establish the Kisengo Foundation, a non-profit organization aimed at improving education, healthcare, sanitation, infrastructure and recreational opportunities for the people of Kisengo.