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The way that minerals are mined affects conflict in eastern Congo: An artisanal mine Fairphone/FlickrStrong evidence links the mining of minerals to local conflict in several African countries. This is because minerals are prized by rebel groups and are a source of their financing. Examples include the “blood diamonds” that were used to finance armed groups in Sierra Leone and … [Read more...] about The way that minerals are mined affects conflict in eastern Congo | The Conversation