In the twenty-first century, the relationship between violent conflict and natural resources has become a matter of intense public and academic debate. As a res

Describes the "conflict minerals" mined in the Congo amidst armed conflict and human rights abuses including gold, diamonds, coltan, tin, and tungsten used in c

As the importance and dependence of specific mineral commodities increase, so does concern about their supply. The United States is currently 100 percent relian

Minerals are part of virtually every product we use. Common examples include copper used in electrical wiring and titanium used to make airplane frames and pain