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Congo's coltan miners dig for world's tech — and struggle regardless of who is in charge
Nestled in the green hills of Masisi territory in Congo, the artisanal Rubaya mining site hums with the sound of generators, ...
PHOTO ESSAY: Congo coltan miners dig for world’s tech — and struggle regardless of who is in charge
Nestled in the green hills of Masisi territory in Congo, at the artisanal Rubaya mining site, hundreds of men labor by hand ...
Coltan conflict fuels Congo crisis amid U.S. mineral talks
Amid Congo's escalating conflict, U.S. eyes mineral deal as M23 rebels control coltan-rich Rubaya, vital for tech and defense ...
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Congo's coltan miners dig for world's tech — and struggle regardless of who is in charge
Congo produced about 40% of the world’s coltan in 2023, according to the U.S. Geological Survey, with Australia, Canada and Brazil being other major suppliers.
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Congo's coltan miners dig for world's tech — and struggle regardless of who is in charge
Niobium is used in pipelines, rockets and jet engines. Congo produced about 40% of the world’s coltan in 2023, according to the U.S. Geological Survey, with Australia, Canada and Brazil being ...
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Congo's coltan miners dig for world's tech - and struggle regardless of who is in charge
RUBAYA, Congo: Nestled in the green hills of Masisi territory in Congo, the artisanal Rubaya mining site hums with the sound of generators, as hundreds of men labour by hand to extract coltan, a ...
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Congo's coltan miners dig for world's tech amid struggles
Nestled in the green hills of Masisi territory in Congo, the artisanal Rubaya mining site hums with the sound of generators, ...