Ukraine/Russia: Russia’s War with Ukraine Accelerating Global Climate Emergency, Report Shows

Jun 18, 2024 | Oluwole Ojewale, Institute for Security Studies
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The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is the world’s leading cobalt producer, contributing around 70% to global production. However, complex levels of organised crime occur along the supply chain of this strategic mineral from the DRC. These include illegal mining, smuggling and collusion between illegal miners, organised criminal gangs, and state-embedded actors involved in its extraction and trade.