Allegations of human rights and environmental violations linked to mining operations across Eastern Europe and Central Asia nearly tripled in 2024, according to a new report by the Business and Human Rights Resource Centre (BHRRC) The UK-based non-profit recorded 270 incidents tied to mining, smelting, and refining operations across 13 countries in the region, up from just 92 cases the previous year
The findings raise serious concerns about the human and environmental cost of securing critical minerals for the green energy transition
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