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Mining industry of the Democratic Republic of the Congo
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<p>The mining industry of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (French: <i>Industrie minière de la République Démocratique du Congo</i>) is a major global supplier of minerals including cobalt, copper, diamonds, gold, tantalum, and tin. The DRC supplies over 70% of global cobalt and mineral exports account for more than 95% of the country’s export revenues. </p><p>Mining includes large-scale industrial projects, semi-industrial ventures, and widespread artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM), often under dangerous and exploitative conditions. </p>