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flag M23 rebels control Congo's Rubaya mine, funding insurgency through coltan sales used in global electronics.

flag The Rubaya mine in Congo, which supplies 15% of the world's coltan ore used in electronics, is controlled by the M23 rebel group. flag The miners, earning minimal wages, contribute to the lucrative industry that funds the group's insurgency. flag This conflict highlights the connection between mining profits and armed groups in the DRC, with the US mediating peace talks and offering potential investment if violence ceases.

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