Conflict Minerals: EU Failing To Stifle Deadly Trade In Conflict Minerals: Rights Groups

Sep 24, 2014 | RTT News
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The European Union is failing to stifle a deadly trade in conflict minerals, a coalition of rights groups warned on Wednesday, ahead of weak new legislation being discussed in Parliament.A new analysis by Global Witness shows that companies are bringing billions of euros worth of minerals into Europe without having to disclose if their purchases finance armed groups or human rights violations in countries ravaged by conflict.