Human rights abuse allegations continue to rise in the mining sector, report finds

Mongabay
Jun 29, 2026, 2:41 pm115 ptsTrending
Over the last several years, the United States and European Union have intensified efforts to secure the minerals needed for a clean energy transition. Officials have fast-tracked new projects and signed deals with countries across the globe to ensure access to copper, cobalt, lithium and other minerals that…

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