Coltan

Coltan is a metallic ore that in appearance is a dull black mineral. The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) holds 80% of the world known reserves. This mineral is used primarily for the production of capacitors, which are vital components in electronic devices, such as mobile phones and laptop computers. The rise in these and similar products over the past decade has resulted in extraordinary demands and price increases for the mineral. These price increases have contributed to tension in the producing countries, particularly between Congo and Rwanda. It has resulted in an ethical problem concerning importing coltan from DRC, but who says western nations have ethics?

If you own, or are in contact, with the following companies/products: Alcatel, Compaq, Dell, IBM Ericson, Nokia and Siemens you should read the article below because it concerns you and it will put light on an evil that few know about. Do your bit and spread the word!

READ: On the Coltan Trail

Or check out this (although in Swedish):
Coltan - det nya svarta guldet

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