shimmer, play (verb) a weak and tremulous light the shimmer of colors on iridescent feathers; the play of light on the water shimmer (verb) shine with a weak or fitful light Beech leaves shimmered in the moonlight shimmer (verb) give off a shimmering reflection, as of silk
The rule describes the assessment and reporting requirements for issuers whose products contain conflict minerals. These minerals â tin, tantalum, tungsten and gold â are used in a wide range of products across numerous industries.
The term is used to highlight the negative consequences of the diamond trade in certain areas, or to label an individual diamond as having come from such an area. Diamonds mined during the recent civil wars in Angola, Ivory Coast, Sierra Leone, and other nations have been given the label. The term conflict resource refers to analogous situations involving other natural resources.