1585-Coltan Report (covers) 12/3/03 11:40 AM Page 1 Coltan Mining in the Democratic Republic of Congo: How tantalum-using industries can commit to the reconstruction of the DRC Fauna & Flora International acts to conserve threatened species and ecosystems worldwide, Karen Hayes & Richard Burge choosing solutions that are sustainable, based on sound science and compatible with human needs. Karen Hayes & Richard Burge Coltan Mining in the Democratic Republic of Congo UNA & FLORA INTERNATIONAL CONSERVATION REPORTS CONSERVATION & FLORA INTERNATIONAL UNA auna & Flora International F FA 1585-Coltan Report (covers) 12/3/03 11:40 AM Page 3 Karen Hayes is Director of the Corporate Affairs Department The conservation of biodiversity is not an optional extra. It is a key at Fauna & Flora International. She is responsible for developing business issue which can impact on a company’s operations, reputation corporate relationships and identifying opportunities to promote and risk exposure. At Fauna & Flora International, we work with our conservation within the international business community. She partner companies on specific business issues including: also coordinates FFI’s initiative to address the impact of coltan mining in the Democratic Republic of Congo. • the biodiversity business case •supply chain management • stakeholder engagement • operational footprint • index performance Richard Burge has over ten years experience working on • organizational culture humanitarian and development issues in Central Africa, including the DRC. He is an independent consultant working Risk and opportunity are closely linked. FFI partnerships recognize this, with the Corporate Affairs Department at Fauna & Flora minimizing risk and maximizing opportunity through business acumen International. and global conservation experience. 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These reports form an integral part of a portfolio of publications about biodiversity conservation and the work of FFI. Sample copies of FFI publications can be downloaded from the FFI main website or requested from [email protected] FFI is a UK registered charity #1011102 1585-Coltan Report (NEW 1/12) 12/3/03 11:43 AM Page 1 Coltan Mining in the Democratic Republic of Congo: How tantalum-using industries can commit to the reconstruction of the DRC Karen Hayes & Richard Burge 1585-Coltan Report (NEW 1/12) 12/3/03 11:43 AM Page 2 The designation of geographical entities in this document and the presentation of the material do not imply “Let us choose to unite the power of markets with the authority of universal ideals. Let us choose to reconcile any expression on the part of the author or Fauna & Flora International concerning the legal status of any the creative forces of private entrepreneurship with the needs of the disadvantaged and the requirements of future country, territory or area, or its authorities, or concerning the delineation of its frontiers and boundaries. generations.” The opinion of the individual authors does not necessarily reflect the opinion of either the editors or Fauna & Kofi Annan, Secretary-General of the United Nations Flora International. The Global Compact, Corporate Leadership in the World Economy The authors and Fauna & Flora International take no responsibility for any misrepresentation of material from translation of this document into any other language. “Because the economic dimensions of civil war have been largely neglected, both governments and the Published by Fauna & Flora International, Cambridge, UK. international community have missed substantial opportunities for promoting peace”. Copyright 2003 Fauna & Flora International. Paul Collier, former Director, Development Research Group World Bank Economic Causes of Civil Conflict and their Implications for Policy Reproduction of any part of this publication for educational, conservation and other non-profit purposes is authorized without prior permission from the copyright holder, provided that the source is fully acknowledged. “Making the riches of the DRC work for its people and not against them is a vital factor in achieving sustainable peace and development in the Great Lakes region, and a question that the All Party Parliamentary Reproduction for resale or other commercial purposes is prohibited without prior written permission from Group has been concerned with for some time. I am therefore delighted to offer my support to this original and the copyright holder. important contribution to the debate.” Citation: Hayes, K & Burge, R. (2003) Coltan Mining in the Democratic Republic of Congo: How Oona King MP,Chair of the UK All Party Parliamentary Group on tantalum-using industries can commit to the reconstruction of the DRC. Fauna & Flora The Great Lakes and Genocide Prevention International, Cambridge, UK ISBN: 1-903703-10-7 Produced by: Fauna & Flora International, Cambridge, UK Layout by: Blacketts Digital Pre-Media, Epping Printed by: Page Bros, Norwich Cover photo: Coltan. Credit: Juan Pablo Moreiras/FFI Available from: Fauna & Flora International Great Eastern House Tenison Road Cambridge CB1 2TT United Kingdom Te l: + 44 (0) 1223 571000 Fax: + 44 (0) 1223 461481 [email protected] This document is printed on chlorine-free and 100% recycled paper. 2 Coltan Mining in the Democratic Republic of Congo • Karen Hayes & Richard Burge Coltan Mining in the Democratic Republic of Congo • Karen Hayes & Richard Burge 3 1585-Coltan Report (NEW 1/12) 12/3/03 11:43 AM Page 2 The designation of geographical entities in this document and the presentation of the material do not imply “Let us choose to unite the power of markets with the authority of universal ideals. Let us choose to reconcile any expression on the part of the author or Fauna & Flora International concerning the legal status of any the creative forces of private entrepreneurship with the needs of the disadvantaged and the requirements of future country, territory or area, or its authorities, or concerning the delineation of its frontiers and boundaries. generations.” The opinion of the individual authors does not necessarily reflect the opinion of either the editors or Fauna & Kofi Annan, Secretary-General of the United Nations Flora International. The Global Compact, Corporate Leadership in the World Economy The authors and Fauna & Flora International take no responsibility for any misrepresentation of material from translation of this document into any other language. “Because the economic dimensions of civil war have been largely neglected, both governments and the Published by Fauna & Flora International, Cambridge, UK. international community have missed substantial opportunities for promoting peace”. Copyright 2003 Fauna & Flora International. Paul Collier, former Director, Development Research Group World Bank Economic Causes of Civil Conflict and their Implications for Policy Reproduction of any part of this publication for educational, conservation and other non-profit purposes is authorized without prior permission from the copyright holder, provided that the source is fully acknowledged. “Making the riches of the DRC work for its people and not against them is a vital factor in achieving sustainable peace and development in the Great Lakes region, and a question that the All Party Parliamentary Reproduction for resale or other commercial purposes is prohibited without prior written permission from Group has been concerned with for some time. I am therefore delighted to offer my support to this original and the copyright holder. important contribution to the debate.” Citation: Hayes, K & Burge, R. (2003) Coltan Mining in the Democratic Republic of Congo: How Oona King MP,Chair of the UK All Party Parliamentary Group on tantalum-using industries can commit to the reconstruction of the DRC. Fauna & Flora The Great Lakes and Genocide Prevention International, Cambridge, UK ISBN: 1-903703-10-7 Produced by: Fauna & Flora International, Cambridge, UK Layout by: Blacketts Digital Pre-Media, Epping Printed by: Page Bros, Norwich Cover photo: Coltan. Credit: Juan Pablo Moreiras/FFI Available from: Fauna & Flora International Great Eastern House Tenison Road Cambridge CB1 2TT United Kingdom Te l: + 44 (0) 1223 571000 Fax: + 44 (0) 1223 461481 [email protected] This document is printed on chlorine-free and 100% recycled paper. 2 Coltan Mining in the Democratic Republic of Congo • Karen Hayes & Richard Burge Coltan Mining in the Democratic Republic of Congo • Karen Hayes & Richard Burge 3 1585-Coltan Report (NEW 1/12) 12/3/03 11:43 AM Page 4 Table of Contents Acknowledgements . 6 5.2.2.