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Blockchain technology significantly enhances transparency in mineral extraction supply chains in DRC and Senegal, reducing fraud and improving accountability with success rates between 80% and 95%. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.SYNTHESIS. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.SUPPORTS_CONSENSUS.

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This review aims to explore the role of blockchain technology in enhancing transparency within mineral extraction supply chains in DRC and Senegal.

March 7, 2026Open Access

Blockchain Technology in Supply Chain Transparency during Mineral Extraction in DRC and Senegal: A Systematic Review

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TBT. M. BAInstitut Sénégalais de Recherches Agricoles MSMamadou Lamine SarrCheikh Anta Diop University ADAbdoulaye Diallo

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Systematic review uncovers blockchain's effectiveness in improving supply chain transparency in DRC and Senegal, suggesting tailored solutions for integration.

Key Points

This review aims to explore the role of blockchain technology in enhancing transparency within mineral extraction supply chains in DRC and Senegal.
Conducted a systematic review of articles on blockchain applications in mineral extraction
Utilized databases like Scopus, Web of Science, and Google Scholar for comprehensive search
Applied predefined inclusion criteria for article selection
64% of studies identified focused on enhancing transparency via end-to-end tracking of minerals
Blockchain reduces fraud and improves accountability, with success rates between 80% and 95%
Integration challenges were common, indicating a need for bespoke solutions

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BA et al. (2008) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69abc2455af8044f7a4ebb64 https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18872034

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Systematic review uncovers blockchain's effectiveness in improving supply chain transparency in DRC and Senegal, suggesting tailored solutions for integration.

Blockchain Technology in Supply Chain Transparency during Mineral Extraction in DRC and Senegal: A Systematic Review

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Blockchain Technology in Supply Chain Transparency during Mineral Extraction in DRC and Senegal: A Systematic Review

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