Uncovering the Hidden Riches of the Democratic Republic of Congo We weren’t able to create a summary for you. Refresh your page to try again. Jun 9, 2025 · This vast natural wealth has fueled devastating conflict. For over three decades, armed militias in eastern DRC have financed their operations by mining and trading coltan, gold, tin, tungsten, cobalt, copper and rare earths, sparking constant civil war and mass atrocities. Jun 9, 2025 · This vast natural wealth has fueled devastating conflict. For over three decades, armed militias in eastern DRC have financed their operations by mining and trading coltan, gold, tin, tungsten, cobalt, copper and rare earths, sparking constant civil war and mass atrocities. May 23, 2025 · We asked six experts how the DRC —and its global partners—can take this transformative path. Read on for analyses of the country’s business environment, the industrial potential of its critical minerals and other promising sectors, and peace and security throughout the country. May 23, 2025 · We asked six experts how the DRC —and its global partners—can take this transformative path. Read on for analyses of the country’s business environment, the industrial potential of its critical minerals and other promising sectors, and peace and security throughout the country. The mining industry of the DemocraticRepublicof the Congo (French: Industrie minière de la République Démocratique du Congo) is a major global supplier of minerals including cobalt, copper, diamonds, gold, tantalum, and tin. Jun 9, 2025 · This vast natural wealth has fueled devastating conflict. For over three decades, armed militias in eastern DRC have financed their operations by mining and trading coltan, gold, tin, tungsten, cobalt, copper and rare earths, sparking constant civil war and mass atrocities. May 23, 2025 · We asked six experts how the DRC—and its global partners—can take this transformative path. Read on for analyses of the country’s business environment, the industrial potential of its critical minerals and other promising sectors, and peace and security throughout the country.