Gold. Tin. Tantalum. Tungsten.
These four minerals make up the tiny microprocessors that millions of businesses and individuals use every single day. They are also used to build every piece of technology we own.
With their wealth of minerals, the Democratic Republic of Congo should be one of the most prosperous countries in Africa. However, like most natural resources, these minerals have caused more harm than good. Few people realize that the cell phones and laptops used every day to make life easier are the source of suffering for miners in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
The mines used to source these minerals are controlled either by government troops or the rebels they're fighting. The miners in these areas are earning barely enough to survive, if that. Since these minerals are often smuggled, it is difficult to track where they have been sourced from.
Carolyn Duran states:
"I am an Intel engineer. But more importantly, I am a human being.
I believe people should have a conflict free choice"
We are all human beings and as educated consumers, we have the power to change the world around us. Intel is devoted to creating a conflict-free supply chain and is taking the steps necessarily to make this a reality. This includes managing traceability in the supply chain, manufacturing products in conflict-free sources, and encouraging other companies in our industry to take the same steps to better the world.
The smallest things can have the biggest impact.
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