Apple faces criminal complaints over Congo conflict minerals

Investigating magistrate appointed in Belgium in Congo conflict minerals case
An investigating magistrate has been appointed in Belgium after Democratic Republic of the Congo in December filed criminal complaints accusing Apple subsidiaries of using so-called conflict minerals in their supply chain,
Belgium Investigates Apple's Alleged Use of Conflict Minerals
A Belgian magistrate is investigating Apple's alleged use of conflict minerals from Congo. Congo filed a complaint in December, citing concerns over minerals sourced from armed group-controlled mines.
Apple faces criminal complaints over Congo conflict minerals; Belgium now investigating [U]
Apple is facing criminal complaints by the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), which accuses the company of illegally using
Apple hit by Belgian probe over ‘blood minerals’ from Congo
Belgium has started a criminal probe into allegations that Apple has knowingly sourced “blood minerals” from the Democratic Republic of Congo, in what lawyers for the central African country have called a “massive laundering and greenwashing operation”.
Congo sues Apple in France, Belgium for using 'conflict minerals'
The allegations by Congo have been confirmed by UN experts and human rights organizations. In response to these claims, Apple has said that it doesn't directly source primary minerals. The company also claims to conduct audits on suppliers, disclose findings publicly, and support organizations working toward improving mineral traceability.
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Congo Sues Apple Alleging ‘Pillaged’ Minerals in Products
(Bloomberg) -- The Democratic Republic of Congo filed lawsuits against Apple Inc. in France and Belgium accusing the company of using minerals “pillaged” from the central African nation in its ...
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Apple accused of using conflict minerals
Apple has said it "strongly disputes" the claims and that it is "deeply committed to responsible sourcing" of minerals. The authorities in France and Belgium will now look at whether there is ...