Could a new Dutch proposal end the conflict mineral stand off?

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TechUK's Susanne Baker explores how a new proposal could bring an end to the European stand deadlock over new conflict mineral rules

These were never going to be easy negotiations. The EU Regulation on the responsible sourcing of minerals has been incredibly emotive throughout its hotly debated passage through the European Parliament....

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