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Report: Conflict Coltan from DRC Found in Major Tech Supply Chains

Report: Conflict Coltan from DRC Found in Major Tech Supply Chains

A Global Witness investigation alleges that coltan sourced from conflict-affected areas of the Democratic Republic of the Congo likely ends up in products from major brands including Sony, Microsoft, Amazon, LG, and Vodafone. The report highlights ongoing risks of conflict minerals entering everyday technology through complex supply chains.

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Conflict coltan used in technology from major brands