Intel Challenges Manufacturers To Avoid "Conflict Metals"

retroworks writes "Several news outlets report on Intel's announcement that it will avoid purchases of rare earth minerals and metals, such as tantalum, sourced from high conflict areas such as the Congo basin. Could this lead to manufacturers stating the percentage of their boards which are made from recycled boards, like recycled paper greeting cards?"

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Intel should act ethically

[ikhider]

If Intel wants to be concerned about not being involved with conflict zones, then that should extend to all areas. Intel manufactures on land seized from Palestinians, despite UN Resolutions calling for Israeli withdrawal from said land. Intel is a major supporter of Israel, who has pretty much made sure that a viable Palestinian state is no longer possible. If Intel wants to be ethical, than go all the way, not partially. http://www.theguardian.com/science/2013/may/08/stephen-hawking-hypocrisy-israel-boycott For more information on the State of Israel, this is a good start, Noam Chomsky's 'Fateful Triangle': http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Fateful_Triangle