Congo questions Apple's knowledge of 'blood minerals' in its supply chain
by Fast Company
Fast Company— 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. A group of international lawyers representing Congo said Thursday that they sent letters to Apple’s CEO Tim Cook and its French subsidiary this week, raising concerns about human rights violations involving the minerals extracted from mines in the country’s troubled...
The Washington Times—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.
Tech Times—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.
9to5Mac—Congo accuses Apple of using illegal conflict minerals in its supply chain. The Democratic Republic of Congo is accusing Apple of using illegally exploited minerals sourced in the eastern regions, involving violence, child labor and other human rights violations. This allegation disagrees with Apple’s published Conflict Minerals Report, that states it found no connection between its smelters and refiner partners, and the armed groups of the DRC, as of December 31, 2023. more