Congo is an important source of these minerals used in the production of computers and mobile phones. However, some local mines are controlled by criminal armed groups. According to Congolese lawyers, Apple continues to use minerals that are actually illegally mined and laundered through international supply chains, despite its stated supply control policy.
The complaints allege that Apple France and Apple Retail France were aware of supply chain irregularities and continued to cooperate with companies engaged in mineral laundering and concealed information about their involvement in these crimes. Particular attention is paid to the ITSCI certification system that the company uses to verify the purity of its supplies. Congo alleges that ITSCI does not provide adequate controls and facilitates the falsification of mineral provenances.
Source: Ferra
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