Launch of proposal on ‘conflict minerals’ delayed

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Series Details 15.11.13
Publication Date 15/11/2013
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EurActiv reported on 15 November 2013 the launch of a proposal on responsible sourcing of minerals in high-risk zones had been delayed.

The European Union's Trade Commissioner had signalled in September the decision to put forward a legislative proposal to tackle warlords funding their militias by selling minerals to European firms.

Source Link Link to Main Source http://www.euractiv.com/development-policy/eu-conflict-minerals-law-hangs-b-news-531698
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