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Blockchain technology significantly improves transparency in mineral extraction supply chains in the DRC by reducing transactional errors by 85% and enhancing accountability among stakeholders. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.SYNTHESIS. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.SUPPORTS_CONSENSUS.

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The aim is to review how blockchain technology enhances transparency in mineral extraction supply chains in DRC.

March 2, 2026Open Access

Blockchain Technology in Supply Chain Transparency within Mineral Extraction in DRC: A Review

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WWWondimu WolleEthiopian Institute of Agricultural Research YAYared Nigusie AbebeHaramaya University FDFasil DestaEthiopian Institute of Agricultural Research

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A review reveals blockchain improves supply chain transparency in mineral extraction, suggesting collaborative support for implementation.

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The aim is to review how blockchain technology enhances transparency in mineral extraction supply chains in DRC.
Comprehensive search in databases like Scopus, Web of Science, and Google Scholar.
Screening studies based on specific inclusion criteria regarding blockchain technology in the DRC.
Data synthesis employed a thematic analysis approach.
Blockchain implementation improved transparency with an 85% reduction in transactional errors.
Enhanced accountability among stakeholders, particularly benefiting small-scale miners.
Identified challenges include high initial costs and technical barriers for widespread adoption.

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Wolle et al. (2005) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69a52e45f1e85e5c73bf1c59 https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18818950

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A review reveals blockchain improves supply chain transparency in mineral extraction, suggesting collaborative support for implementation.

Blockchain Technology in Supply Chain Transparency within Mineral Extraction in DRC: A Review

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Blockchain Technology in Supply Chain Transparency within Mineral Extraction in DRC: A Review

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