Mexico’s proposed higher mining royalties could block nearly $7bn in investments
The Mexican government proposed raising mining royalties under the argument that metal prices have risen in recent years.
Venkel’s infographic illustrates how four conflict minerals contribute to world production.
Tungsten, tantalum, tin and gold are four conflict minerals with sizeable production in the Democratic Republic of Congo and surrounding countries.
Fighting in these countries results in 45,000 deaths each month. Conflict minerals fuel and fund the fighting.
