Coltan: Beyond Media Speculation

In 2009, sources of the mineral alloy commonly known as coltan were found in Colombia, a strategic resource given its high global demand for the manufacture of electronic devices. For this reason, and taking into account the current post-conflict context, it is considered relevant to investigate and learn about its extraction and commercialisation processes, which to date have been consolidated around illegal groups. This is based on a case study of the Democratic Republic of Congo and Venezuela, with a comparative analysis that shows how these practices have an impact on the social, economic, environmental and political dynamics of these countries.

Autorentext

Venus Toro Arenas, Student of International Business at Universidad Eafit, with emphasis in International Relations. Carolina Suárez Torres, Candidate for a Master's degree in Public Policy and Government at EAFIT University, professional in International Business with emphasis in International Relations.