Brussels, 05/09/2013 (Agence Europe) - The Commission is preparing a Community framework to ensure that the exploitation and trade in minerals does not go to bankroll wars and conflicts.
In March, Trade Commissioner Karel De Gucht is to present a voluntary regime aiming to stem imports into the EU of minerals - tantalum, tungsten, tin and gold - from areas of conflict. “The work is underway to prepare a complete draft EU framework on responsible supplies of minerals, in line with...