Significant minerals found in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)

The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has significant minerals found in the region.

Cobalt: The DRC holds over 70 per cent of the world's known cobalt reserves, a crucial component in batteries for electric vehicles and other electronics.

Copper which is another mineral is vital for electrical wiring and construction.

On the other hand, both industrial and gem-quality diamonds are found in the DRC among others.

The mineral-rich eastern DRC is currently gripped by an escalating conflict.

M23 rebels have advanced further south after taking the key city of Gom