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Global Firms Name Blacklisted African Gold Refiners as Suppliers
Filings by major global companies including Tesla, Volkswagen, and Amazon have identified blacklisted African gold refiners as potential suppliers. These filings, submitted to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), indicate that these companies may have sourced materials from entities previously flagged for illicit activities. The reports do not specify the exact nature of the alleged illicit activities or the volume of gold potentially involved. The companies have disclosed these potential links as part of regulatory compliance requirements.
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