DR Congo extends ban on mineral trade in war-hit east by six months

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DR Congo extends ban on mineral trade in war-hit east by six months  Officials say this is because of evidence that proceeds from the illegal supply from mines is being used to fund armed groups in the region.  READ MORE : http://www.africanews.com/2025/11/18/dr-congo-extends-ban-on-mineral-trade-in-war-hit-east-by-six-months  Subscribe on our Dailymotion channel and receive all the latest news from the continent.    Africanews is available in English and French.  Website : www.africanews.com  Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/africanews.channel/  Twitter : https://twitter.com/africanews

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00:00The Democratic Republic of Congo has extended a ban on the trading of minerals from 38 artisanal mining sites

00:08in the conflict hit north and south Kivu provinces.

00:11Officials say it's been kept in place because of evidence that proceeds from the illegal supply from mines

00:17is being used to fund armed groups in the region.

00:20The Mines Ministry says the six-month extension also adds compliance pressure

00:24on global supply chains for tin, tantalum and tungsten.

00:27All of these metals are key materials used in the electronics, automotive and aerospace industries.

00:34The decision prolongs restrictions first imposed in February

00:37and increases pressure on international buyers to ensure their supply chains are free from conflict financing.

00:44Eastern Congo's mineral-rich territories remain contested by militia groups,

00:49including the M23 rebels who've expanded their control over strategic areas in recent months.

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