China and Conflict Minerals: Constructive Cooperation
Conflict and minerals in the DRC. copyright Mark Craemer |
China is still a relatively new player in African resource investments. Given the poor social and environmental record of Chinese mining and oil companies at home — and the challenges that face most companies operating in these sectors in Africa (think: Shell in the Niger Delta) or even off the shores of the United States (think: BP in the Gulf of Mexico) Chinese companies have had a steep learning curve about the risks of “going global”. Global Witness has come out with a helpful new report on one aspect of these risks: complicated new laws that prohibit the import of minerals from conflict zones, and require source tracing: “Tackling Conflict Minerals: How a New Chinese Initiative Can Address Companies’ Risks.”
The report is timed to coincide with the launch of (un)official new guidelines on responsible supply chain management in conflict-affected countries put together by the China Chamber of Commerce of Metals, Minerals and Chemicals Importers and Exporters (CCCMC) the major Chinese business association grouping mineral import/export companies. It uses the DRC as a case study.
The guidelines themselves are being released today and I will provide a link when available. They were developed with assistance from the German development agency, GIZ. Bravo to GIZ and Global Witness for good, practical work. I hope you plan to translate the report into Chinese so it can have impact in the right places!
Source: http://www.chinaafricarealstory.com/2014/10/china-and-conflict-minerals.html
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