U.S. Imposes Sanctions on Mineral Traffickers Fueling Conflict in DR Congo
The Dark Veins of Prosperity: The U.S. Sanctions on Conflict Minerals from the DR Congo
In a world increasingly aware of the ethical complexities surrounding global supply chains, the U.S. Department of Treasury has drawn a line in the sand. Recent sanctions targeting four entities linked to the murky world of conflict minerals have reignited discussions about the intersection of commerce, human rights, and conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).
The DRC is a nation rich in natural resources—specifically…