The areas in the DRC where these precious metals are mined were already fraught with violence. Artisanal mining draws local militias who in turn prey upon the f

The areas in the DRC where these precious metals are mined were already fraught with violence. Artisanal mining draws local militias who in turn prey upon the farmers/miners living in the region. I agree the media seems to be targeting companies associated with "digital minerals" but it could be due to the absolute level of suffering that is found in the area. Or, more likely, "slave children" mining for phones resonates with viewers more than "slave children" sewing your T-shirts. I mean, hearing about the exploitation of children in the textile industry is not that exciting anymore. Or, chocolate... Or....