Dangerous Cobalt Mines in Congo Pose Challenges for Big Tech

Tech companies are trying to clean up the way they source​ cobalt,​ a key ingredient in batteries for smartphones​, laptops and electric cars​.

Sep 19, 2018
The mineral is often dug by hand under hazardous conditions in the Democratic Republic of Congo​.
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