Microsoft, Nintendo praised for improvements to use of minerals from conflict zones

An annual report into the use of minerals sourced from conflict zones by major technology companies has praised Microsoft and Nintendo for their efforts to improve over the past year. But the same report - compiled by former GamesIndustry.biz writer Brendan Sinclair, now at Unlosing Writer - also highlighted how Sony had regressed. The use of minerals in hardware manufacturing - most commonly tin, tantalum, tungsten and gold - is tracked by US and EU legislation to ensure companies disclose the countries and specific mines where their resources originate in a bid to ensure these operations aren't funding human rights abuses. Read more

Microsoft, Nintendo praised for improvements to use of minerals from conflict zones

Microsoft, Nintendo praised for improvements to use of minerals from conflict zones

Microsoft, Nintendo praised for improvements to use of minerals from conflict zones

Microsoft, Nintendo praised for improvements to use of minerals from conflict zones

Microsoft, Nintendo praised for improvements to use of minerals from conflict zones