Report claims smartphones and TVs often contain minerals from Colombia,Peru, Myanmar and elsewhere that may be associated with human rights abuses
Tech firms trying to avoid using “conflict minerals” will need to work harder to withhold them out of smartphones and tablets.
Companies are overlooking the risk that mining in countries other than the Democratic Republic of the Congo is linked to abuses and armed groups seeking to fund violence, and claims a original report. Related: EU draft law on conflict minerals fails to satisfy campaigners Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com