Blood Minerals Controversy Around Apple
The Blood Minerals Controversy around Apple involves accusations from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) against Apple for allegedly using minerals sourced from conflict-ridden areas of eastern DRC in its products. The DRC claims that these minerals are illegally transported to Rwanda, where their origins are obscured before entering the global supply chain. Apple denies the allegations, citing their due diligence reports. This controversy highlights the ongoing issue of conflict minerals, which has broader implications for global technology companies and their supply chains, underlining the importance of ethical sourcing and corporate responsibility in conflict zones.
