Human Rights US criticises “flawed” mining due diligence initiatives in DRC State department concerned by reports of the “worst forms of child labour” to fund ongoing conflict zone iStock.com/Jon_Brown Image John van der Luit-Drummond Editor-in-Chief Wednesday 10 July 2024 The global mining industry must tackle the illicit trade of rare earth metals used to fund the ongoing conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the US government has urged. Get AccessContinue reading International Employment LawyerAlready have access? Login now Email Enter your email address. Password Enter the password that accompanies your email address. Reset your passwordLog in Need access? Find out how to enjoy unlimited accessGet access You might also like... Modern Slavery Trafficking, forced labour: the cost of Senegal’s mining boom? Harassment Scale of sexual abuse in Australia’s mining sector “appalling”, says inquiry Human Rights Canada ramps up probes into forced labour claims in China Harassment Rio Tinto “shamed” by revelations of bullying, racism, sexual assault