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HL HL6391
Democratic Republic of the Congo: Minerals
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31 March 2025
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11 April 2025 · Answer
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Summary
To ask His Majesty's Government what guidance they have issued to UK companies that operate in industries at risk of exposure to illicit minerals originating from territory occupied by M23 rebels in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo.
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31 March 2025
Written question
To ask His Majesty's Government what guidance they have issued to UK companies that operate in industries at risk of exposure to illicit minerals originating from territory occupied by M23 rebels in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Source: Lords
11 April 2025
Answer
The UK has sanctioned M23 and other armed groups through the Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Act. We support the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative, which aims to improve transparency and governance in the mining sector. The UK works throug...
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- Official source: https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/2025-03-31/HL6391
- Open data entity: https://questions-statements-api.parliament.uk/api/writtenquestions/questions/1790911
- uk · wq-1790911 · source updated 11 April 2025