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Article

24 Apr 2009

Author:
Enough Project

A Comprehensive Approach to Congo’s Conflict Minerals - Strategy Paper

The Democratic Republic of the Congo...remains the most dangerous place in the world to be a woman or a girl...the trade in conflict minerals remains one of the key drivers of the conflict. The same armed groups that reap enormous profits from the mineral trade...regularly commit conscience-shocking atrocities... Companies that produce electronics that could contain conflict minerals...have a responsibility to ensure that their business dealings are not inadvertently helping to fuel atrocities... Electronics companies can pressure their suppliers and trace the minerals they use to ensure they do not originate from mines that are financing armed groups... A comprehensive strategy to end the trade in Congo’s conflict minerals should consist of four main parts: 1. Shining a light on the supply chain. 2. Identifying and securing strategic mines. 3. Reforming governance. 4. Supporting livelihoods and economic opportunities for miners. [lists mines that "are particularly key to armed groups": Bisie (tin), Lueshe Pyrochlore (niobium), Bisembe, Misisi (gold)]