Democratic Republic of the Congo: Minerals
Lords · Question HL6391 · Tabled 31 Mar 2025 · Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office · Official record
Answered 11 Apr 2025
Question
Asked by The Lord Bishop of Winchester
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.
Answer
Answered by Lord Collins of Highbury, 11 Apr 2025
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...