EU Announces Public Consultation on a Possible EU Initiative on Responsible Source of Minerals Originating from Conflict-Affected and High-Risk Areas

 

                On March 27, 2013, the European Commission started a public consultation on “conflict minerals” – for example, war zones, post-war zones, and areas vulnerable to political instability or civil unrest. The goal of the consultation is to get interested parties' views on a potential EU initiative for responsible sourcing of minerals coming from conflict zones and high-risk areas.  The consultation is open until  June 26, 2013 and will be managed by the Commission's Directorate-General for Trade.[1]