Conflict Minerals: Preventing Military Groups From Funding Their Activities

Apr 13, 2015 | European Parliament
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Military groups in conflict areas such as in the Democratic Republic of the Congo often use the sale of minerals found in their territory to fund their activities. A new EU proposal aims to put an end to this by setting up an EU system of self-certification to encourage importers, smelters and refiners to source their minerals responsibly. The Parliament's international trade committee will vote on the plans on Tuesday 14 April. Follow the vote live on our website.