DR Congo extends ban on mineral trade in war-hit east by six months

Breakdown

• DR Congo has extended a ban on mineral trading from 38 artisanal mining sites in North and South Kivu.
• The extension is due to evidence that mining proceeds are being used to fund armed groups. 12s
• The six-month extension increases compliance pressure on global supply chains for tin, tantalum, and tungsten. 22s
• These metals are essential for electronics, automotive, and aerospace industries, and the decision prolongs restrictions first imposed in February. 28s
• Militia groups, including M23 rebels, continue to contest mineral-rich territories in eastern Congo. 44s