The Congolese town of Rubaya produces around 15% of the world’s coltan — a mineral that powers the modern world — all dug manually by impoverished locals who earn a few dollars per day. Control of the mine is the biggest prize in a long-running conflict in the central African nation. Sharon Kimathi breaks down an in-depth Reuters investigation and why parties like the U.S. and China have been getting involved. 🔗 Sign up for Reuters Sustainable Switch newsletter at our link in bio. #congo #colta

Tools of the trade! Watch as two-year-old Chimpanzee Lemba uses tools to reach hidden food for enrichment! Unfortunately chimpanzees and other primates in Africa are under threat from cobalt and coltan mining, driven by the demand for new phones 📱 The good news? For every phone recycled this September, MobileMuster will donate $1 to primate conservation in Africa. By recycling your old mobile, you can help reduce demand for conflict metals, protect habitats and fund ape conservation. With over