Changsha South Tantalum Niobium CO .,LTD (CSTN for short) was informed by the Conflict-Free Smeltery Programme (CFSP) Audit committee (ARC) that CSTN’s tantalum supply chain is compliance with CFSP Tantalum Protocol, which means CSTN has successfully passed 2016 annual audit for the Conflict -Free Smeltery Program, marking that CSTN’s CFSP certification continues to be effective as a Global Qualified Smeltery and Supplier for Non-conflict Tantalum Materials, thereby further strengthening CSTN's position in the world tantalum industry.

  On-site auditing last time cover legality and traceability for all tantalum minerals and materials sourced from November 1st, 2015 to October30th, 2016 including CSTN’s procurement policy, supplier management for tantalum raw materials, annual due diligence report, relevant document and records for traceability of tantalum raw materials etc.this year covers legality and traceability for all tantalum minerals and materials sourced from November 1st, 2016 to October 30th, 2017

Through on-site audit, the audit experts team gave high appreciation of CSTN’s normal operation and perfect management of supply chain control system. 

CSTN successfully passed the 2016 CFSP annual audit which is helpful to further improving CSTN’s internal control system and heightening its market competitiveness in the global tantalum industry. We believe Changsha South Tantalum Niobium CO., LTD will get approved by audit team.