Apple faces criminal complaints over Congo conflict minerals and customer deception

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By Ben LovejoyDec 17, 2024, 8:12 am133 pts
Apple is facing criminal complaints by the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), which accuses the company of illegally using conflict minerals, also known as “blood minerals.” The terms refer to minerals sourced from illegal sources who employ child labor and use the proceeds to buy weapons for armed…

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