VOICED : DR Congo struggles to control minerals

The Democratic Republic of Congo is rich in natural resources like copper, cobalt, and coltan, but mining these resources is hazardous. Accidents are common, and transparency is lacking. Coltan, crucial for electronics, is mined in North Kivu, but its trade is often uncontrolled, leading to fraud. Efforts to centralize and regulate the trade are ongoing, but challenges remain due to the complex socio-political landscape.

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