The Elements of Innovation Discovered
The Elements of Innovation Discovered
Metal Tech News - July 3, 2024
With only one successful pilot project – now defunct after the pandemic and massive drop in cobalt prices – most of the DRC's estimated 150,000-200,000 artisanal miners haven't had the chance of formalization.
Increasing responsible sourcing demand puts a spotlight on mining sector.
Artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) is a term that describes the subsistence mining sector, where locals work independently using low-tech methods of manual extraction, physical labor, and basic tools.
Many rural communities are historically reliant on artisanal mining for their livelihoods. However, that same history als...
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