India, July 10 -- Human rights abuse allegations at African transition mineral mines surge 122 per cent in 2025.

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In 2025, human rights abuse allegations at African transition mineral mines soared by 122 per cent to 100 cases, up from 45 in 2024, according to a new report published by the Business & Human Rights Resource Centre (BHRRC), a global organisation working at the intersection of business and human rights.

The report, Transition Minerals Tracker 2026, found that globally, allegati...