The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has significant minerals found in the region.
Cobalt: The DRC holds over 70 per cent of the world's known cobalt reserves, a crucial component in batteries for electric vehicles and other electronics.
Copper which is another mineral is vital for electrical wiring and construction.
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On the other hand, both industrial and gem-quality diamonds are found in the DRC among others.
The mineral-rich eastern DRC is currently gripped by an escalating conflict.
M23 rebels have advanced further south after taking the key city of Gom
