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Blood in the Earth
In the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, a miner digs for his dreams hoping the “grey gold” of coltan, used in much of today’s electronics, can bring his family back together.
Eastern Congo is both blessed and cursed with supplies of coltan, a natural resource essential for much of today’s electronics. While this mineral has brought wealth to some, many say this it has also brought conflict to the region. While the dreams of most miners remain hidden underground, just out of reach, one miner is hoping this “grey gold” can now bring his family back together.
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