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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The Indentured Chinese Who Worked in South Africa's Gold Mines
How did Chinese laborers contribute to South Africa’s gold mining industry? This video uncovers their role and the hardships ...
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To compete with China and secure supply chains, the U.S. needs Africa’s minerals
The United States manufacturing renaissance is at risk of failure without Africa. As demand for critical minerals surges, African ...
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A sovereign wealth fund for Kenya: The unfinished business
With Kenya running out of road on access to capital markets, the government needs creative approaches to funding development.
Why Trump Wants Canada’s Wealth of Critical Minerals
When Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau told a group of executives that President Donald Trump wasn’t kidding about annexing Canada, he offered one reason: critical minerals.Most Read from ...
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How illicit mining fuels violence in eastern DRC: Interview with Jean-Pierre Okenda
By Ashoka Mukpo On Jan. 28, the Rwanda-backed rebel group M23 captured Goma, capital city of the Democratic Republic of Congo’s mineral-rich North Kivu province. The fall of Goma marks a shocking ...
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Congo-Kinshasa: Why Conflict Mineral Narratives Don't Explain the M23 Rebellion in DR Congo
"Most reporting on the conflict is using questionable framings, suggesting it is purely driven by a desire to plunder the region's rich mineral resources." ...
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Wittman ‘Positive’ U.S. Can Maintain Power Balance Between China, Russia
A senior House Republican is optimistic the U.S. can maintain a power balance between itself, China and Russia through ...
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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 ...
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The intractable conflict minerals problem
The problem for the outside world is that initiatives to deal with the problem have proven ineffective. The standard mechanism is to certify the minerals used throughout the international supply chain ...
Copper Price To Remain Elevated Due To Increasing Demand For Electricity And Supply Challenges
As we look towards 2050, we foresee global copper demand increasing by 70% to reach 50 million tonnes annually. This will be driven by copper's rol ...