How Metals and Minerals Play a Role in Funding Armed Groups in Africa

Aug 15, 2018 | Clare Church
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The gold in our watches, the diamonds in our rings, the tin in our smartphones – all have been classified as conflict minerals, due to their role in funding armed groups and incentivizing human rights abuses in fragile states. But what about the metals and minerals found in our solar panels, wind turbines, or electric vehicles?