Tag:
Mining
Natural Resources & Extractivism
Chinese Mining Operations and Environmental Impact in the Democratic Republic of Congo
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) stands as a global powerhouse in critical minerals, producing around 70-80% of the world's cobalt essential for electric...
Food & Ecological Impact
Garimpeiros’ Mercury Shadow: Polluting South America’s Rivers and Endangering Communities
Introduction
The proliferation of illegal gold mining by garimpeiros across South America has transformed pristine rivers into conduits of mercury pollution, with profound implications for...
Local Environmental Impacts
Indirect Responsibility of Rwandan Coltan Buyers in Funding M23 Abuses in the DRC
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) holds vast reserves of coltan, essential for tantalum in electronics, yet its eastern provinces remain mired in conflict....
