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Conflict minerals are minerals mined in conditions where armed conflict and human rights abuses occur. The term is often used to refer to four minerals â tungsten, tantalum, tin and gold (also known as 3TG) â that are mined in the eastern region of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). These minerals are used in the production of various goods such as jewelry and virtually all electronic devices.
What Are Conflict Minerals? Tin, tantalum, tungsten (the 3 T's) and gold are mined in eastern Congo and are in all consumer electronics products, as well as products from the jewelry, automotive, aerospace, medical equipment, and many other industries.Locals in mining communities are often forced to take part in the illicit mining economy.in, tantalum, tungsten (the 3 T's) and gold are mined in eastern Congo and are in all consumer electronics products, as well as products from the jewelry, automotive, aerospace, medical equipment, and many other industries. Locals in mining communities are often forced to take part in the illicit mining economy.