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The Environmental and Human Costs of Industrial Cobalt Mining in the DRC

The Environmental and Human Costs of Industrial Cobalt Mining in the DRC

Delve into the complexities of cobalt mining in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), where industrial and artisanal mining intersect. Learn about the environmental damage, displacement of communities, and health risks associated with mining operations, as well as the comparison between "blood cobalt" and blood diamonds due to the harsh realities faced by workers. Mining Cobalt and Lithium for Rechargeable Batteries part 3