The DRC alleges that the Cupertino, Calfornia-headquartered company uses minerals “pillaged” from the Congolese territory and launders them through international supply chains. They also accuse Apple of using misleading commercial practices to assure customers that its supply chains are free of conflict minerals. Apple, which strongly disputes the DRC claims, said that in early 2024 the company notified its local suppliers to suspend sourcing a number of minerals from both the DRC and Rwanda after conflict in the region escalated. Is Apple behind the DRC conflict ?
