…The makeITfair project sees it as crucial that the views and suggestions of those most dependent on mining and aff ected by insecurity in Eastern DRC are taken into account when corporate decisions on this issue are taken…The UN Group of Experts on the DRC has released several reports documenting in detail how businesses, armed rebel groups and government actors are involved in the mineral trade... The makeITfair project advises companies to apply a due diligence process, including tracing of minerals down to the mine from where they were extracted, and setting up systems to detect whether purchasing occurs from mines controlled by armed groups… action taken should include engaging proactively with local actors and working to make improvements, rather than boycotting the mine as a first step…[Refers to: HP, Intel, Nokia, Sodexmines, Sony-Ericsson, Thaisarco, Trademet, Traxys]