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Unveiling the Harsh Reality of Cobalt Mining in the Congo
This chapter delves into the brutal conditions faced by workers, including mothers and babies, in the cobalt mines of the Congo. It explores how cobalt, extracted in harsh conditions, enters the global supply chain and ends up in everyday items. The speaker sheds light on the interconnectedness between the suffering in the mines and the prevalent use of cobalt in various technological devices.
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