The Transition to Green Economies May Fuel Demand for Conflict Minerals in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

May 24, 2021

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Gold mine in South Kivu, Congo - Sasha Lezhnev Enough Project Credit Sasha Lezhnev/ Enoughproject.org

As the world turns towards greener economies there will be a surge in demand for natural resources that enable a less carbon intensive future. This includes the mineral cobalt, which is key component of batteries.

Most of the world's supply of Cobalt is …

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