【Democratic R】Technological Neo-colonialism: How Europe Encourages Mining Predation in Congo
Editor’s NoteThis powerful critique challenges the passive framing of the “resource curse,” shifting the focus from fate to agency and demanding…
Conflict Minerals
【South Korea】Korea Zinc Strengthens Global Supply Chain Transparency… Comprehensively Expands ESG Management
Editor’s NoteThis article highlights Korea Zinc’s proactive steps to integrate ESG principles into its core operations, specifically by enhancing due…
【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…
Responsible Purchasing Practices
Editor’s NoteThis article outlines Stellantis’s governance approach to fostering integrity and responsibility across its complex, technology-driven…
【French Guian】How Does Gold With Illegal Origins Get Into the Legitimate Gold Supply Chain?
Editor’s NoteThis article examines the complex reality behind “responsibly sourced” gold labels, revealing systemic gaps in global certification…
【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】Halt illegal imports of conflict minerals from DRC, campaigners urge EU
Editor’s NoteThis report highlights renewed calls from advocacy groups for the European Union to strengthen enforcement of its conflict minerals…
【Democratic R】Blood Minerals: DRC Accuses Apple of Using Conflict Minerals
Editor’s NoteThe Democratic Republic of Congo has filed criminal complaints in France and Belgium against Apple subsidiaries, alleging the use of…
【Central Afri】Central African Republic: International Diamond Embargo Lifted
Editor’s NoteThe Kimberley Process has voted to fully lift sanctions, permitting diamond exports from all regions of the country for the first time…
【Democratic R】Not Someone Else’s Problem: ‘Conflict Minerals’ – Reasons for Regulation and Human Rights Issues You Should Know
Editor’s NoteThis article examines the complex issues surrounding conflict minerals, particularly in regions like the Democratic Republic of the…