This visual story traces the journey to one of the world’s largest coltan mines, now controlled by the M23 rebel group. A 3D flyover reveals a rust-red scar carved into the lush green hills near Rubaya, Congo’s so-called ›little Switzerland‹. The perspective then zooms out to an animated map showing rebel-controlled territory in eastern Congo.

Static infographics visualize coltan production volumes, trade flows and the rise in Rwanda’s exports, raising questions about smuggling and conflict financing. The piece connects local exploitation to global consumption, linking miners in Rubaya to electronics in Europe.