Despite industry claims, there are few controls to prevent diamond sales from financing violence and abuse around the world.

Another important factor for the mining industry and investors to consider as more critical minerals are mined is traceability, which Mthenjane highlighted by citing the diamond mining industry ...

"The source of misery for the people of the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo lies in the vast natural treasures beneath their feet," said The Times. The region boasts a "dizzying array" of riches, ...

DR Congo is a country in Central Africa but many people do not know that the country hosts many mineral resources important for making smartphones.

Last week, Botswana and diamond giant De Beers said they had finalised talks on a rough diamond sales deal and on extending ...

They all belonged to a group of mercenaries run by Horatiu Potra. Potra, a 55-year-old Romanian citizen, came to prominence ...

‘Tragically, Congo’s horror remains unchanged. Foreigners full of lust, rebel groups, and a corrupt government have and are ...

Sanctions are unjustified, the international community should support not undermine ongoing regional efforts towards a ...

According to a local civil society organization, the M23 has already distributed materials to resume mining operations at these sites. The latest UN report on Congo said there are currently around ...

The past three years have been turbulent for the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, a region that has experienced ...

M23 rebels in the Democratic Republic of Congo have captured the eastern city of Bukavu with the backing of Rwandan forces, ...