DRC Artisanal Mining Exploited by Politico-Military Elites, Foreign Traders

A report by Ipis highlights that artisanal mining in the DRC's former Katanga region, despite a favorable mining code, is often controlled by politico-military elites and foreign traders who exploit miners. This perpetuates poverty and undermines state authority, with implications for global cobalt and copper supply chains. The situation is ongoing and well-documented, though specific recent incidents are not detailed.