Gout is a type of arthritis condition that is caused by the buildup of excessive uric acid in the body. Uric acid is created from the breakdown of substances called Purines. Purines are naturally found in the body's tissues, but can also be found in certain foods such as red meat, beans, anchovies and certain vegetables.
Since the 1960s, it was reported by the Minerals Yearbook of the U.S. Geological Survey that Afghanistan is rich in natural gas, copper, iron ore, gold, silver, and precious gems. Afghanistan has chromite that hardens steel.
Home âº Our Initiatives âº Conflict Minerals. For more than a century, the Democratic Republic of the Congo has been plagued by regional conflict and a deadly scramble for its vast natural resources.he conflict minerals problem is complicated, and the suffering in Congo is immense. But there is good news: because we as electronics consumers are tied so directly to the problem, we can actually play a role in ending the violence. We must raise our collective voice as consumers and demand conflict-free electronics.