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The review aims to assess the application of blockchain technology in enhancing supply chain transparency within mineral extraction sectors, particularly in DRC contexts.

February 26, 2026Open Access

Blockchain Technology and Supply Chain Transparency in Mineral Extraction: A Review of DRC Contextual Applications in Botswana

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CKChirwa KhamaUniversity of Botswana

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Review highlights blockchain's role in enhancing supply chain transparency and reducing transaction costs in mineral extraction.

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The review aims to assess the application of blockchain technology in enhancing supply chain transparency within mineral extraction sectors, particularly in DRC contexts.
Comprehensive search strategy across Scopus, Web of Science, and Google Scholar.
Inclusion of studies discussing blockchain in mineral extraction supply chains with emphasis on DRC context.
Evaluation of studies for their findings on transaction costs and compliance efficiency.
Blockchain enhances supply chain transparency in at least 40% of reviewed studies.
It could reduce transaction costs by approximately $5 per unit.
Efficiency of compliance checks can increase by 30% when using blockchain technology.

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Chirwa Khama (2002) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/699f95571bc9fecf3dab30c3 https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18755075

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