We gained access to one of the world's most important coltan mining sites in Congo. Coltan is used to power smartphones and now this mine is in the hands of the rebel militia M23 it is fuelling a devastating war. #Congo #Coltan #DRC #Mining #Channel4News | Channel 4 News

The Congolese town of Rubaya produces around 15% of the world’s coltan — a mineral that powers the modern world — all dug manually by impoverished locals who earn a few dollars per day. Control of the mine is the biggest prize in a long-running conflict in the central African nation. Sharon Kimathi breaks down an in-depth Reuters investigation and why parties like the U.S. and China have been getting involved. 🔗 Sign up for Reuters Sustainable Switch newsletter at our link in bio. #congo #colta