💨 Abstract

In eastern Congo's Rubaya, hundreds of men manually extract coltan, a vital mineral for electronics and defense technology, amidst decades of regional conflict. As the U.S. mediates peace talks with Rwanda, Congo's President Tshisekedi seeks American support to secure the region in exchange for mineral access. Meanwhile, miners like Bahati Moïse hope for improved conditions and recognition, noting that their labor fuels global technology but their lives remain challenging.

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