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Briefing: Critical Minerals Stockpiling by Governments Risks Fueling Forced and Child Labor

Strategic angle: A report from NYU Stern Center for Business & Human Rights highlights the ethical concerns surrounding government stockpiling of critical minerals.

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Updated 18 days ago
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Governments are ramping up their stockpiles of critical minerals, a move that has significant implications for supply chain integrity.

The NYU Stern Center for Business & Human Rights report underscores the ethical risks associated with these stockpiling efforts, particularly concerning forced and child labor.

The findings call for enhanced transparency and ethical sourcing practices to mitigate these risks and ensure responsible supply chain management.