1 Orthopaedics-the diagnosis and treatment, including surgery, of diseases and disorders of the musculoskeletal system, including bones, joints, tendons, ligaments, muscles and nerves. 2  Otolaryngology-the medical and surgical care for diseases of the ears, nose and throat (ENT).
Gold, diamonds, cobalt, copper and oil are major resources that are mined from the region; most mining is small scale, artisanal, and unregulated. Recently, mining groups have targeted coltan and cassiterite, rare minerals used in electronics such as mobile phones.
Workers are shown smelting gold at the Bisha mine in Eritrea in this undated photo. CALGARY -- Canadian mining company Nevsun Resources is defending its operations in Eritrea following a damning report by the United Nations that accused the miner of using forced labour in the North African country.