Satellite imagery provided by Planet Labs shows the dramatic growth of copper and cobalt mines in and around the city of Kolwezi, in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Satellite imagery provided by Planet Labs shows the dramatic growth of copper and cobalt mines in and around the city of Kolwezi, in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Thirteen-year-old Beni Cial Yumba Musoya used to spend her days scavenging for cobalt under the scorching sun in the artisanal mines ...

Emiratis and Saudis have stepped up their investments on the continent, particularly in copper and lithium projects.

Accused of witchcraft by parents and churches, children in the Democratic Republic of Congo are being rescued by Christian activists.

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Most of the industry in Kolwezi is related to the mining operations, including a series of hydroelectric installations outside the city and a railroad depot on the line that links Lubumbashi with the ...