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INFOGRAPHIC: Four leading conflict minerals

Michael Allan McCrae | April 19, 2013 | 5:31 pm Precious Metals Africa Gold 

Venkel’s infographic illustrates how four conflict minerals contribute to world production.

Tungsten, tantalum, tin and gold are four conflict minerals with sizeable production in the Democratic Republic of Congo and surrounding countries.

Fighting in these countries results in 45,000 deaths each month. Conflict minerals fuel and fund the fighting.

Conflict Minerals 3TG

Conflict Minerals 3TG infographic by brockthedesigner.

 

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