How conflict minerals make it into our phones
Publishing timestamp: 2023-02-15 08:00:01
Summary
Conflict minerals such as tin, tantalum, tungsten and gold are found in consumer electronics and can help fund armed conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Companies like Apple, Microsoft, Intel and Tesla have put out reports on conflict minerals, but due to corruption and instability at mine sites, there are no guarantees that the minerals are conflict-free. Organizations are working to trace and verify supply chains, but it is difficult to stop bad actors in the system. Lasting change will likely only come when the DRC stabilizes.
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Source: https://www.cnbc.com/2023/02/15/how-conflict-minerals-make-it-into-our-phones.html