China: Addressing Conflict Minerals – China Publishes ‘Groundbreaking’ Guidelines

Nov 14, 2014 | Heidi Vella, Mining Technology
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In a bid to strengthen its commitment as a permanent member of the UN Security Council, last month, in an unprecedented move, a Chinese government-affiliated body, the Chinese Chamber of Commerce for Minerals, Metals and Chemicals Importers and Exporters (CCCMC), launched a set of guidelines for Chinese mining and minerals trading companies working overseas.

NGO Global Witness has called the move "groundbreaking", stating it is a sign Chinese companies and the Chinese industry group recognise business can be done better by Chinese companies working in conflict-affected countries.