Name: DR Congo extends ban on mineral trade in war-hit east by six months
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Description: Officials say this is because of evidence that proceeds from the illegal supply from mines is being used to fund armed groups in the region.

Officials say this is because of evidence that proceeds from the illegal supply from mines is being used to fund armed groups in the region.

Kinshasa

The Democratic Republic of Congo has extended its ban on trading minerals from 38 artisanal mining sites in the conflict-affected North and South Kivu provinces for an additional six months. Authorities stated the extension aims to curb the use of mining proceeds to finance armed groups operating in the region.

The Mines Ministry highlighted that the ban increases compliance pressure on global supply chains for tin, tantalum, and tungsten—metals crucial to electronics, automotive, and aerospace industries. The restrictions, initially imposed in February, also urge international buyers to ensure their supply chains are not linked to conflict financing, as militia groups, including M23 rebels, continue to contest control in eastern Congo.

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

The Democratic Republic of Congo has extended a ban on the trading of minerals from 38 artisanal mining sites in the conflict-hit North and South Kivu provinces. Officials say it's been kept in place because of evidence that proceeds from the illegal supply from mines is being used to fund armed groups in the region. The Mines Ministry says the six-month extension also adds compliance pressure on global supply chains for tin, tantalum and tungsten. All of these metals are key materials used in the electronics, automotive and aerospace industries. The decision prolongs restrictions first imposed in February and increases pressure on international buyers to ensure their supply chains are free from conflict financing. Eastern Congo's mineral-rich territories remain contested by militia groups, including the M23 rebels who've expanded their control over strategic areas in recent months.

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