
The human cost of cobalt: Modern slavery in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
On Point with Meghna Chakrabarti
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Cobalt's Crucial Role and China's Dominance in the DRC
This chapter explores the vital role of cobalt in batteries and its implications for global technology and electric vehicles. It examines the Democratic Republic of the Congo's major contribution to cobalt supply and China's strategic control over the mining sector, revealing the intricate relationships that fuel this exploitation.
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