9to5Mac:

Apple’s latest Conflict Minerals Report reveals that it removed five mineral smelters and refiners for failing to meet the company’s human rights standards.

Apple says, “In 2018, Apple directed its suppliers to remove from its supply chain five smelters and refiners not willing to participate in, or complete, a Third Party Audit or that did not otherwise meet Apple’s requirements on the responsible sourcing of minerals.”

These may seem like dry reports but it signals to suppliers and the world that Apple is keeping an eye on the issue and doing something about it.