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Civil Strife in the Congo Brews Problems in the Coffee Supply Chain

RFgen

According to the Wall Street Journal, this decision comes amid security concerns as conflict ensues in this African region. million into procuring resources from South Sudan and training coffee farmers. ” The Case for Coffee in the Congo. These suppliers still face government corruption and security concerns.

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Civil Strife in the Congo Brews Problems in the Coffee Supply Chain

RFgen

According to the Wall Street Journal, this decision comes amid security concerns as conflict ensues in this African region. million into procuring resources from South Sudan and training coffee farmers. ” The Case for Coffee in the Congo. These suppliers still face government corruption and security concerns.

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An update on required ‘Conflict’ Metals reporting…

Operations and Supply Chain Management

First Reports Filed to SEC on Potential Use of Minerals From a Region of War-Torn Africa. acknowledged they or their suppliers may have obtained metals from mines in a region known to use mining to fund armed militias, according to filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. A dozen companies including Google Inc.,

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Reflections: Building the Network of Networks

Supply Chain Shaman

Here is the latest report outlining the capabilities. I am updating this report.). Congo Metals. This is the cornerstone of the safe and secure supply chain. A social security number is an authoritative identifier for an individual. In this case, the purchase was wooden pallets. The focus is on supply.

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Big Tech and Auto Battle for the World’s Cobalt Resources

Elementum

The Democratic Republic of Congo holds the most global cobalt reserves , at around 3.5 million metric tons (or 60% of the world’s supply). million metric tons. Traditionally, companies like Apple haven’t purchased the metal directly from mines, but through brokers like China’s Congo Dong Fang Mining. Conclusion.

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Copper in flux

Resilinc

And just in the last few days, trade media such as Mining.com, MetalsNews, and FXStreet have posted headlines predicting more price drops—”Copper price sinks to 10-month low on recession worries”—and major price increases—“Copper prices set to rise as supply lags.”. Meeting this demand, without jeopardizing U.S.

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Big Tech and Auto Battle for the World’s Cobalt Resources

Elementum

The Democratic Republic of Congo holds the most global cobalt reserves , at around 3.5 million metric tons (or 60% of the world’s supply). million metric tons. Traditionally, companies like Apple haven’t purchased the metal directly from mines, but through brokers like China’s Congo Dong Fang Mining. Conclusion.