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NEW YORK (Reuters) - Andrew Forrest, the chairman and founder of Australian miner Fortescue Metals, said on Tuesday he does not believe his company should shy away from investing in countries with troubled human rights records.
Forrest, who returned to helm the company last month, cited the example of the Democratic Republic of Congo, where some cobalt mines employ slave labor. Cobalt is an important component in lithium-ion batteries used in electric vehicles, smart phones and laptops.
"Shoul...
>>> Read more: Miner Fortescue says it wonât shy away from countries with troubled human rights
Forrest, who returned to helm the company last month, cited the example of the Democratic Republic of Congo, where some cobalt mines employ slave labor. Cobalt is an important component in lithium-ion batteries used in electric vehicles, smart phones and laptops.
"Shoul...
>>> Read more: Miner Fortescue says it wonât shy away from countries with troubled human rights
