Day 51: What, Where, How, & Why
What are conflict minerals?
Conflict minerals include, but are not limited to the following: tin, tantalum, tungsten, and gold.
Where do conflict minerals come from?
Many of the minerals are sourced from mines in Eastern Congo.
How are conflict minerals extracted?
Human beings, often children (40%) are often used to extract the minerals from the mines.
Why are the minerals important?
The minerals are used to manufacture electronics.