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Conflict minerals used in the electronics industry

Author: Marianna REYNE

Publication date: January 10, 2016

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1. Issues related to conflict minerals

1.1 Minerals used in the electronics industry

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1.1.1 Growing demand for minerals in industry

To manufacture the electronic products used around the world every day, the electronics industry uses a multitude of different materials, mixed together and often in very small quantities. Everyday electronic equipment (computers, cell phones, tablets) is composed mainly of metals, plastics and ceramic materials. Currently, some sixty metals are involved in the manufacture of electronic equipment. These include base metals such...

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