Minerals a Cause Of Conflit in DR Congo

Author:
AlJazeera English
Publisher:
AlJazeera English
Publication Date:
2 May 2013
Tags:
Conflict, Peace and Security, Congo-Kinshasa, Governance, Mining

South Kivu in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo is both infamous for its vicious and seemingly never-ending civil conflict and envied for its vast natural resources. These abundant minerals-- from tin to coltan - are in huge international demand; vital to the economies of the developed world as key components in high-tech electronic consumer goods, from laptops and tablets to smart phones and flat screen TVs.

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