Pegmatite News 2026: Unlocking Strategic Mineral Wealth

Editor’s NoteThis article examines the evolving strategic importance of pegmatites, moving beyond their gemstone origins to their critical role in…

【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…

【Democratic R】The Curse of DR Congo’s Tantalum… How Long Will ‘Blood Mobile Phones’ Continue?

Editor’s NoteThis article examines the complex link between minerals sourced from conflict zones like the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the…

【South Korea】Companies Anxious Over ‘Conflict Minerals’ Regulations

Editor’s NoteThis article highlights the expanding scope of U.S. conflict mineral regulations, which now extend to imported components. As…