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But cell phones also include coltan a mineral extracted in the deep forests of Congo in central Africa home to the world s endangered lowland gorillas Fueled by the worldwide cell phone boom Congo s out of control coltan mining business has in recent years led to a dramatic reduction of animal habitat and the rampant slaughter of great apes for the illegal bush meat trade
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Because of mining and deforestation gorilla numbers are dwindling in Coltan rich countries such as Brazil Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo DRC Some gorilla species like the mountain gorilla have become endangered
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Coltan Boom Gorilla Bust coltan in legally protected areas such as Kahuzi Biega National Park KBNP This park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and was before this crisis home to 8 000 or so Grauer s gorillas also known as Eastern Lowland Gorillas Gorilla beringei graueri along with thousands of other species Steinhauer Burkart et al 1995
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Coltan is comprised of elements tantalum and niobium Used in circuits to carry electric charge Tantalum usage Soto Viruet et al 2024 Electronics industry 50 60% Capacitors 40% of total tantalum consumption in 2024 Metallurgical industry 20% African Civil Wars Bannon et al 2024
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The Impact of Coltan Mining on Gorillas and other Wildlife in Eastern DR Congo A Report for the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund Europe and the Born Free Foundation Masis 6 Kahuzi Biega lowland sector Kasese 7 Kahuzi Biega mountain sector 8 Itombwe Forest A 10 Itombwe Forest B 11 Itombwe Forest D national parks designated by dot dashed
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By Fernando Robson de Souza ANDA news The mines of columbite and tantalite which result in coltan wiped out the majority of the population of gorillas and elephants in the Democratic Republic of Congo Its production involves besides the killing of animals deeply human and environmental exploitation
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Scientific Name Gorilla beringei beringei Height 4 to 5 ½ feet when standing on two feet Weight up to 440 lbs As their name implies mountain gorillas live in forests high in the mountains at elevations of 8 000 to 13 000 feet They have thicker fur and more of it compared to other great apes
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The Diane Fossey Gorilla fund is involved in 3 projects in this area 1 The Khuzi Biega National Park Colombite tantalum coltan is found on a few places on the planet and is vital for computers mobile phones and video games The diane fossey fund is working actively on the ground and in client countries with companies and governments involved to bring the Coltan issue to the fore
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The main area where Coltan is mined also contains the [World Heritage Site] Kahuzi Biega National Park home of the Mountain Gorilla In Kahuzi Biega National Park the gorilla population has been cut nearly in half from 258 to 130 as the ground is cleared to make mining easier
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coltan mining and mt gorrilas Sep 25 2024 It s harmful for gorillas Coltan mining has also caused significant destruction of gorilla habitats in the DRC As the UN Environment Program has reported The number of eastern lowland Get Price apatite mining crushing apatite mining equipment
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Mining for conflict minerals is driving gorillas to May 02 2024· In addition mining has had a devastating impact on the incredible biodiversity of this region 2024· According to a new United Nations report andanizations the illegal mining of coltan in the Congo is perpetuating a war that has drawn in at least six African nations
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Coltan mining threatens mountain gorillas Gorilla Know More Apr 13 2024 0183 32 The mountain gorillas found in the Democratic Republic of Congo and neighbouring Uganda Burundi and Rwanda are incredibly vulnerable animals The preservation of their natural habitat is the most important factor in protecting the species because without it
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Bestselling children s author Gill Lewis reveals how modern smartphones connect us all to the fate of the gorilla in the Democratic Republic of Congo and
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The mountain gorilla sector of the park which is situated in the southern part of the area and crosses the border between Rwanda and the DRC has been the scene of fierce fighting since October 2024 In recent days the rebels have approached Goma the capital of the region and controlled the main road passing through the park
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In the eastern DRC mining these metals primarily destined for smartphones printed circuit boards has long threatened the habitat of the great apes in this region according to the NGO the World Wide Fund for Nature WWF 5 000 gorillas still survive there including several hundred mountain gorillas which are particularly endangered
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In Colombia the coltan mining industry is involved in numerous internal conflicts and is currently illegal This has not stopped guerilla forces and militia groups from mining the ore and selling it on the black market or shipping it to China The Colombian government has made little attempt to regulate the industry
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Aug 06 2024 Coltan Mining in the Congo and The Grauer s Gorilla You may have noticed an unfamiliar metal in the list above coltan Coltan is a dull black metallic ore from which are extracted the elements niobium and tantalum it is used in electronic equipment such as cellphones solar panels computers tables video game systems and virtually every
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Coltan mining also poses a great threat to gorillas The Gorilla Fund website reports that Grauer s gorillas which are found only in the DRC numbers have fallen by nearly 80 percent over two decades due to the effects of mining There is fear that they will go extinct if the situation doesn t change
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A message from Dr Tara Stoinski president and CEO/chief scientist the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund Everyone who cares about gorillas and other endangered wildlife should be concerned about current activities by the SEC which are beginning to undermine corporate obligations and enforcement of the Conflict Minerals disclosure rule This rule is a part of the … Mining for conflict
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Eastern Mountain Gorilla populations are also now endangered as miners kill the gorillas for bushmeat The Initiative by 2024 by RAID and Friends of the Earth US to render chemical North American multinationals accountable didn t succeed However the multiple issues around the Coltan mining in the DR of Congo remain hard to challenge due
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Coltan Mining a Continued Threat in Rainforest Two researchers from the Belgian International Peace Information Service recently presented results of their report Supporting the War Economy in the DRCongo European Companies and the Coltan Trade before the Belgian Senate Commission of Inquiry
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The problem for local wildlife and this includes the gorillas is that the people mining the coltan have few sources of food other than hunting the animals which they find in the forest It is the need for bushmeat as a consequence of the mining of coltan that is causing the slaughter of many endangered species
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The most major threat to gorillas and other wildlife in Maiko is the bushmeat trade but this is significantly exacerbated by another threat artisanal mining The Second Congo War coincided with a demand spike for a mineral called coltan that forms an essential component of all phones computers solar panels and other electronics
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May 29 2022The global coltan market was valued at US$1 million in 2024 It is expected to reach US$1 million by the end of 2024 growing at a rate of % a year between 2024 and 2024 But
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Coltan and Gorillas The main area where Coltan is mined also contains the Kahuzi Biega National Park home of the Mountain Gorilla In Kahuzi Biega National Park the gorilla population has been cut nearly in half from 258 to 130 as the ground is cleared to make mining easier
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The Congo is well knows for its Silverback Gorillas and they are also one of the victims because the main area in which Coltan is mined is in the Kahuzi Biéga National Park This park is home to the famouse Mountain Gorilla Diane Fossey also started studied their life here before she decided to leave for Rwanda
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Coltan is mined through a fairly primitive process similar to how gold was mined in California during the mining is very well paid in Congo terms The average Congolese worker makes $10 a month while a coltan miner can make anywhere from $10 to $50 a week
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This is because coltans are found near gorilla habitats In order for a miner to properly get the coltan out they need to clear the land so it is easier for them to remove the coltan from the ground The process of clearing the gorilla habitat in order for better mining involves the death of many gorillas
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Coltan mining equipment for coltan separation YouTube Feb 07 2024 183 183 Now chatting Contact Us coltan processing plant in malaysia Gold Ore oltan Coltan Mining Equipment auragroups in Coltan Mining and Eastern Congo s Gorillas NPR
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Set up and managed the Durban Process a cross cutting forum aimed at tackling the issue of illegal coltan mining in Congolese national parks which included all stakeholders miners traders
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