Cobalt in the Congo: Colonial Exploitation of The Democratic Republic of the Congo and its Lasting Effects
Faculty Mentor
Julia Smith
Presentation Type
Poster
Start Date
May 2025
End Date
May 2025
Location
PUB NCR
Primary Discipline of Presentation
Anthropology
Abstract
Cobalt mining in the Democratic Republic of the Congo currently exploits large amounts of Congolese, destroys the natural environment, and creates instability within the nation. The early histories of the Congo basin showcase European colonization and vast examples of the exploitation of the people and resources in this area. My presentation focuses on the lasting effects Belgium's colonization has on the region in devastating ways and the connections of the modern day exploitation of the Congo due to cobalt mining and the exploitation of the Congo during its existence as a European colony.
Recommended Citation
Davis, Sarah Lynn, "Cobalt in the Congo: Colonial Exploitation of The Democratic Republic of the Congo and its Lasting Effects" (2025). 2025 Symposium. 25.
https://dc.ewu.edu/srcw_2025/ps_2025/p2_2025/25
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Cobalt in the Congo: Colonial Exploitation of The Democratic Republic of the Congo and its Lasting Effects
PUB NCR
Cobalt mining in the Democratic Republic of the Congo currently exploits large amounts of Congolese, destroys the natural environment, and creates instability within the nation. The early histories of the Congo basin showcase European colonization and vast examples of the exploitation of the people and resources in this area. My presentation focuses on the lasting effects Belgium's colonization has on the region in devastating ways and the connections of the modern day exploitation of the Congo due to cobalt mining and the exploitation of the Congo during its existence as a European colony.
