New data reveals surge in human rights abuses linked to transition minerals mining
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Bobbybascomb
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MongabayNew data reveals surge in human rights abuses linked to transition minerals miningmongabay.comNew data released by the Business & Human Rights Resource Centre (BHRRC) finds that, worldwide, South America has the most abuse allegations associated with large-scale mining for transition minerals over the past 15 years. Such minerals are essential for the shift away from fossil fuels and are critical for other industries, such as tech and […]
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