VICE travels to the Republic of Congo to do film on so - called black townships . Congo is rich in coltan and other minerals used to make cell phones and other electronics . Armed groups use the profitable minerals to fund their wars , which has led to millions of deaths .
VICE travels to Democratic Republic of Congo to do film on so-called conflict minerals . Congo is rich in coltan and other minerals used to make cell phones and other electronics . Armed groups use the profitable ore to fund their activities , which has led to millions of deaths .