05/04/2013 (Agence Europe) - Public consultation on minerals originating in conflict-affected areas. On 27 March, the European Commission launched a public consultation on minerals mined in regions currently or recently in war and areas exposed to political instability or civil unrest, ahead of a possible Community initiative for responsible sourcing of minerals coming from conflict-affected and high-risk areas. The Commission wants to deepen its understanding of issues relating to the...