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Briefing: Critical Minerals Stockpiling by Governments Risks Fueling Forced and Child Labor

Strategic angle: A report from NYU Stern Center for Business & Human Rights highlights the ethical concerns surrounding government stockpiling of critical minerals.

Editorial Staff · 2026-03-24 · 1 MIN READ

Governments are increasing stockpiles of critical minerals.

Concerns arise over the potential for forced and child labor in supply chains.

The report calls for greater transparency and ethical sourcing.