Mining ‘Critical Minerals’ in Eastern Europe and Central Asia Rife With Rights Abuses

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By By Katie SurmaMay 6, 2024, 5:05 am296 ptsTrending
A new report highlights more than 400 allegations against mining companies operating in Eastern Europe and Central Asia, home to large deposits of minerals used in low-carbon technologies. By Katie Surma As high-consuming economies like the United States and Europe move to supplant fossil fuels with low-carbon…

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