"3TG minerals" are common inputs in popular products (in fact, you are most likely reading this on a piece of technology using these so-called 'conflict minerals'), such as mobile phones, laptops, medical equipment and jewelry. The extraction of these minerals, however, serve as key sources of revenue for armed rebel groups in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and other surrounding countries. In his research, Jeff Bloem estimates the impact of legislation set forth to regulate the international trade of these minerals.