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Where is coltan mined?

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Coltan is mined in Eastern parts of Congo and Central Africa

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Coltan is used in other things besides phones, like hearing aids and pacemakers Coltan, or Tantalite is an ore mined in the DR Congo, (among other places) and is alleged to be the cause of war and unrest there.


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Did Coltan Hogan ever go to Alcatraz?

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Do you sell coltan?

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Why is coltan important?

it just is Coltan is needed in many (mostly all) technical devices: mobile phones, laptops, computers etc. Without coltan none of these would be able to connect (or work) However it has disadvantages


Is Coltan a mineral igneous rock metamorphic rock or sedimentary?

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How does conflict affect people?

if you have a mobile phone hen it is likely that you are linked to the conflict in the democratize republic of congo. the DCR is rich in coltan , a mineral which is used to make mobile phones.as mobile phone has increased, so the coltan has become more valuable. the people who have the coltan have the power and money made from the sale of coltan is used to buy more weapons .


How does conflict affect the people?

if you have a mobile phone hen it is likely that you are linked to the conflict in the democratize republic of congo. the DCR is rich in coltan , a mineral which is used to make mobile phones.as mobile phone has increased, so the coltan has become more valuable. the people who have the coltan have the power and money made from the sale of coltan is used to buy more weapons .


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What is coltan used in?

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