【Democratic R】Who Profits from Conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo?
Editor’s NoteThis analysis argues that the ongoing conflict stems not from diplomatic failure, but from an international system that incentivizes…
Cobalt
【Democratic R】Top 7 Minerals in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Their Contribution to the Country’s Economy
Editor’s NoteThis article examines the “resource curse” paradox facing the Democratic Republic of Congo, a nation of immense geological wealth that…
【Democratic R】Blockchain and Sustainability Through Responsible Sourcing
Editor’s NoteThis article examines the human toll of cobalt extraction, a critical component in modern batteries. While large-scale mining provides…
【Lualaba Prov】Kinshasa and Washington Launch Partnership to Regulate Artisanal Cobalt and Copper Mining in DRC
Editor’s NoteThis article highlights a new U.S.-DRC partnership aimed at establishing ethical and legal standards for artisanal cobalt and copper…
【Rwanda; Peru】Leveraging Blockchain for the Complex Traceability in the Mineral Industry! Explaining the Background and Benefits of Mineral Traceability
Editor’s NoteThis article details a 2018 collaboration by industry leaders to establish end-to-end traceability for minerals, starting with a key tin…
【Antananarivo】Indian Envoy Abhay Kumar Discusses Mining Sector Cooperation with Madagascar
Editor’s NoteThis article reports on recent diplomatic talks between India and Madagascar regarding potential mining sector cooperation, highlighting…
【Democratic R】Dan Gertler: How did this Israeli billionaire end up at the heart of a corruption scandal in the DRC?
Editor’s NoteThis article examines the background of Israeli businessman Dan Gertler, whose sanctions were recently reimposed by the Biden…
【South Korea】LG Chem “Excludes Use of Four Major Minerals from Conflict Regions like Congo”
Editor’s NoteThis article highlights LG Chem’s publication of its 2017 Sustainability Management Report, which details the company’s commitment to…
【Madrid, Spai】Europe Loosens Its Fight Against ‘Blood Minerals’
Editor’s NoteThis week, we examine the progress of Europe’s promised regulations to curb “conflict minerals” and investigate the persistent issue of…