In today's report Apple released the results of its supplier audit program from 2013. They confirmed that its partners use only ethically sourced tantalum, which is a primary metal used in electronic components that can be also be mined from war-torn regions in Africa. In January 2014, we confirmed that all active, identified tantalum smelters in Apple’s supply … [Read more...] about Apple confirms unethically sourced tantalum is not used by suppliers