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Mines to Markets in the Democratic Republic of Congo

Fact Sheet
October 5, 2015
Environment, Livelihoods, Business & markets
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In the Democratic Republic of Congo, vast natural resources in minerals offer communities the prospect of real economic benefit, but their high value also attracts unregulated exploitation. Mines to Markets in the Democratic Repbublic of Congo highlights Pact's more than 10-year history of mining projects in the country, from implementing a mineral traceability system to delivering impactful social development programs.

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