Fighting in Africa’s mineral-rich DRC killed over 3,000 in less than 2 weeks. Here’s how your phone plays a part
A rampaging rebel group has claimed the capture of another mining town in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of ...
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Why conflict mineral narratives don’t explain the M23 rebellion in DR Congo
The capture of North Kivu’s provincial capital, Goma, by the M23 armed group last month has multiplied international coverage ...
Could a rebellion in eastern Congo widen into a regional war?
Analysts say the deadly march by Rwanda-backed rebels across eastern Congo could widen into a regional conflict drawing in ...
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How Rock Type Shapes River Networks and Influences Landscape Evolution
A new study in Chile shows how small differences in rock type can drive large differences in erosion, vegetation, and river networks, illuminating the role of mineralogy in shaping landscapes.
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Significant minerals found in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)
Significant minerals found in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has significant minerals found in the region.Cobalt: The DRC holds over 70 per cent ...
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The role of minerals and tech firms in the DR Congo conflict
DRC and Rwanda together supply around half the world’s coltan, the metallic ore that is vital in making phones and laptops.