Editor’s Note
This article highlights the troubling use of child labor in Madagascar’s mica supply chain, a mineral common in everyday products. It underscores the urgent need for greater transparency and ethical sourcing in global industries.
Child Labor in Mica Mines
More than 10,000 children are engaged in labor within Madagascar’s mica mining sector, according to recent reports. These children work under hazardous conditions to extract the mineral, which is widely used in the electronics and cosmetics industries for its reflective and insulating properties.
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