Tag: Child Labor
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Cobalt Mining in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)
Let’s dive into the topic of cobalt mining, particularly in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), which is one of the most notorious cases involving modern-day slavery and unethical labor practices. 1. Background on Cobalt Cobalt is a critical mineral used primarily in the production of rechargeable lithium-ion batteries, which power a wide range…