The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has reinstated mining operations in the South Kivu province, with the exception of gold extraction, reported Reuters. Gold, tin ore cassiterite and hi-tech mineral coltan from the province are mostly mined by so-called “artisanal” miners using rudimentary means, noted the news agency. The precious metal is then smuggled into global supply chains through the…
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