Congo Sues Apple Alleging ‘Pillaged’ Minerals in Products
The Democratic Republic of Congo filed lawsuits against Apple Inc. in France and Belgium. In them, it accuses the company of using minerals “pillaged” from the central African nation in its products.
Lawyers File Charges Against Apple Over Its Alleged Use of Conflict Minerals
The minerals in question are tin, tantalum, and tungsten, a grouping known as 3T. The DRC is famous for its 3T deposits and world powers have long gone there to mine and extract those resources. According to the DRC and its lawyers,
Congo sues Apple, alleges firm used “pillaged” minerals in products
Congo’s lawyers have initiated criminal complaints against the US tech giant’s subsidiaries in the two European countries “over the contamination of Apple’s supply chain” with “blood minerals,” according to a statement on Tuesday from Amsterdam & Partners LLP,
Congo Files Criminal Complaint Against Apple Over Conflict Minerals
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has filed a complaint against Apple accusing the tech company of using conflict minerals.
Apple Hit With Criminal Complaints Over Congo Mineral Trade
Apple's subsidiaries in France and Belgium have had criminal complaints filed against them by the Democratic Republic of Congo, which is
Apple faces criminal complaints over Congo conflict minerals and customer deception
Apple is facing criminal complaints by the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), which accuses the company of illegally using
Congo Sues Apple Over Alleged Use of Conflict Resources
The Democratic Republic of Congo has initiated legal proceedings against Apple subsidiaries, alleging the company's involvement in sourcing conflict minerals.
DR Congo files criminal suit against Apple for illegal mining
The Democratic Republic of Congo has filed a criminal suit against Apple subsidiaries in France and Belgium. The Central African country accused the tech firm of exploring conflict minerals in the countries for its operations.
Congo files criminal complaints against Apple in Europe over conflict minerals
The Democratic Republic of Congo has filed criminal complaints against Apple subsidiaries in France and Belgium, accusing the tech firm of using conflict minerals in its supply chain, lawyers for the Congolese government told Reuters.
Blood Minerals? Why The Democratic Republic Of Congo Is Suing Apple
Kinshasa is suing Apple in France and Belgium for "complicity" in the use of rare minerals pillaged by armed groups to build their products. Apple denies the accusations and guarantees traceability, but the case highlights the fragile balance of power in Silicon Valley's global supply chains.
Apple Faces Criminal Complaints In France And Belgium, Here Is Why
Apple firmly rejected the allegations, stating that it has instructed its suppliers not to use minerals from Congo or Rwanda.
DRC vs. Apple: The stakes of the 'conflict minerals' case
The Democratic Republic of Congo accuses Apple of using minerals sourced from illegal mining. DRC communities affected by ...
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Congo lawyers say Apple's supply chain statement must be verified
Lawyers vow to continue legal action in Europe despite Apple’s decision to halt sourcing minerals from conflict zones in the ...