Event Brief
Smuggled DRC coltan traced to buyers via Rwanda
Filed: Jun 10, 2026 at 6:03 AM ET
Summary: Global Witness reports conflict coltan smuggled from the DRC to Rwanda is entering global markets and consumer electronics.
WHO: Global Witness
WHAT: Conflict coltan smuggled from mines in Rubaya, DRC, reaches Rwanda and is sold into global markets and consumer products.
WHEN: Jun 10, 2026 at 4:51 AM ET
WHERE: Rwanda
WHY: Cause not yet established.
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