Monday, July 26, 2010

Manufacturers Starting To Get Serious About Conflict Mineral


Gadget Makers Forced To Look At Links To Congo War -- Investors.com

NEW YORK (AP) — Does that smart phone in your pocket contribute to rape and murder in the depths of Africa? Soon, you'll know: A new U.S. law requires companies to certify whether their products contain minerals from rebel-controlled mines in Congo and surrounding countries.

It's a move aimed at starving the rebels of funds and encouraging them to lay down their arms.

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My Comment: So .... if all of us throw away our cell phones and laptops this will bring peace to the Congo .... hmmmm .... I doubt it.

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