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Briefing: Congo Miners Keep Dying for Minerals That Power U.S. Tech

Strategic angle: The ongoing tragedy of miners in Congo highlights the dark side of the technology supply chain.

Editorial Staff · March 10, 2026 · 1 min read

Congo is a major source of minerals used in U.S. technology.

Miners face dangerous working conditions and high mortality rates.

The demand for these minerals continues to rise with tech advancements.