Apple Denies Using Conflict Minerals And Cuts Supply Ties with Congo

Apple has strongly refuted claims of using conflict minerals in its products, announcing earlier this year that it directed suppliers to cease sourcing tin, tantalum, tungsten, and gold from the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda. The company cited escalating conflict in the region as the reason for its decision, according to a statement to Reuters.

Written by: Leonard Witbeen

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