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Congo's coltan miners dig for world's tech; struggle regardless who is in charge
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Rubaya mines in Congo are rich in coltan, essential for electronics. Armed groups control the mines amid ongoing conflict. M23 rebels profit by taxing coltan trade, exporting it through Rwanda. Miners like Jean Baptiste earn little, despite the mineral's global importance. A potential US deal for mineral access faces hurdles, including security and infrastructure challenges.
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