What are conflict metals?

Question

A. Rock bands having an argument
B. 3rd world countries that are sharing their resources
C. People or militias controlling resources using violence.

Answer 1

C. People or militias controlling resources using violence.

Conflict metals, often referred to as conflict minerals, include resources like tin, tungsten, tantalum, and gold that are mined in conflict zones and sold to fund armed groups or violent conflicts. The term highlights the ethical concerns surrounding the extraction and trade of these materials, particularly in regions where such practices contribute to human rights abuses and violence.