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Are Volkswagen's EVs Made with African Conflict Minerals?

Summary by Deutsche Welle
The German carmaker requires substantial amounts of minerals for its transition to electric vehicles. But new research by DW shows that some of Africa's most notorious smelters are part of Volkswagen's supply chain.

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Are Volkswagen's EVs made with African conflict minerals?

The German carmaker requires substantial amounts of minerals for its transition to electric vehicles. But new research by DW shows that some of Africa's most notorious smelters are part of Volkswagen's supply chain.

·Bonn, Germany
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The War in Congo Is Being Financed by the Minerals that Power Our Electric Cars. How Do We Combat the Trade in Conflict Minerals?

Clean electric cars contain "dirty" raw materials, which armed groups use to finance the war in Congo. Initiatives to guarantee "responsible" minerals are a mere reality on paper.

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groene.nl broke the news in on Tuesday, September 30, 2025.
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