Workers digging for world’s tech in Congo’s coltan mines say they barely survive

Deep in the green hills of eastern Congo, the mining site at Rubaya hums with the sound of generators. Thousands work to extract strategic minerals essential for the production of phones, batteries, and other modern technologies. Despite the mine's takeover by rebel forces, for the men working little has changed.
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[@DerakosZrux]

Kind of thing that makes you think Western society really is evil

[@Lana-xd7ey]

They are evil since 1700

[@tyronnemoss]

If they all quit while a movement formed in the US to bring awareness and change to their horrible situation, that could possibly help. Unfortunately, I don’t see our government helping.

[@johnmarston2474]

Is it slavery to pay them pennies to work countless hours?

[@deannaparker9798]

Thank their Government.

[@markatingi8645]

guys we need to pay more for electronics, so these folks get fair pay. A laptop should be at least $1000 and above.

[@kubes8388]

That's not how it works, extra 1000 goes into the pockets of company shareholders.