Conflict minerals continue to fuel war in eastern DR Congo amid US sanctions
The article examines how the mining of conflict minerals such as gold, tin, and tantalum funds armed groups in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, perpetuating decades of violence. New US sanctions target individuals and companies involved in the illicit mineral trade, aiming to cut off revenue streams to militias. The ongoing conflict remains a major humanitarian crisis, and US actions could pressure global supply chains to address unethical sourcing.