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Congo Lawyers Present New Evidence Against Apple on Smuggled Conflict Minerals via Rwanda
May 22, 2024, 04:00 PM
Lawyers representing the Democratic Republic of Congo have announced they have received new evidence suggesting that US tech giant Apple may be sourcing minerals from conflict areas in eastern Congo. The evidence, gathered from whistleblowers, raises concerns over the use of conflict minerals in Apple's iPhone and other devices. The Congo government has stated that Apple has not responded to its requests regarding the use of these minerals. The investigation also suggests that smuggled minerals, such as cobalt, are being routed through Rwanda to reach Apple.
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