Congo questions Apple's knowledge of 'blood minerals' in its supply chain
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Congo questioning Apple over knowledge of conflict minerals in its supply chain
Congo’s government is questioning Apple about the tech company’s knowledge of “blood minerals” from a conflict zone in the African country that could be smuggled into its supply chains and is demanding answers within three weeks.
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Apple: DR Congo accuses Apple of using 'blood minerals' from war-torn east
The government of the Democratic Republic of Congo is accusing Apple of using "illegally exploited" minerals extracted from the country's embattled east in its products, lawyers representing the African country said Thursday.The DRC's lawyers have sent Apple a formal cease and desist notice seen by AFP, effectively warning the tech giant it could face legal action if the alleged practice continues.The Paris-based lawyers for the DRC accused Apple of purchasing minerals smuggled from the DRC into...
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DR Congo Questions Apple on Whether Its Mineral Supply Chain Benefited Armed Groups
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has questioned Apple Inc. over concerns that its mineral supply chain may be linked to armed groups in the country, particularly in the conflict-ridden eastern region.