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The Human Cost of Coltan Mining in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

June 29, 2026

Modern technology is not just fueled by electricity but also by Congolese coltan miners, who face exploitation and unsafe working conditions. 

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In Get Involved, News and Social Action, Africa, Human Rights, Congo Tags News & Social Action, Get Involved, Africa, Human Rights, Democratic Republic of Congo

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