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Conflict Minerals

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business1 month ago•28 min saved

Most Gaming Giants Improve on Conflict Minerals in 2025, But Sony and Amazon Lag

Kotaku surveys 2025 conflict-mineral disclosures from major gaming hardware firms and finds uneven progress: Microsoft and Apple show robust due diligence; Nintendo, Nvidia, Turtle Beach, Logitech, and GameStop report strong audits; Alphabet/Google and Meta are mixed but improving; Sony lags in auditor coverage, and Amazon remains notably opaque; overall, the industry is moving toward greater accountability, though gaps remain.

via Kotaku|

#3tg #business #conflict-minerals

world2 months ago•2 min saved

Colossal 11,000-Carat Ruby Unearthed Near Mogok, Spotlight on Myanmar's Gem Trade

Miners in Myanmar unearthed an 11,000-carat rough ruby near Mogok—the second-largest by weight found in the country—discovered mid-April after the New Year and praised for its purplish-red color and high quality; the stone, shown at Naypyitaw, underscores Myanmar's dominance in the global ruby trade and the sector's role in funding the military and ethnic armed groups amid ongoing conflict.

via CBS News|

#conflict-minerals #gemstones #mogok

world11 months ago•10 min saved

Congo's Mine: Fueling Tech and Rebel Conflicts

The article explores how the M23 rebel group controls a major coltan mine in Congo, funding their insurgency through illegal mineral trade, which involves local labor, smuggling, and international interests, while peace talks and sanctions attempt to resolve the conflict.

via Yahoo News Canada|

#conflict-minerals #congo #m23-rebels