40,000 child slaves in Congo are among those risking their lives in appalling conditions to mine the cobalt while the landscape is destroyed

Cobalt is found in lithium-ion batteries used in many smartphones, laptops and electric cars

By News on the Net -- James Melville (@JamesMelville)——Bio and Archives--July 19, 2023

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Cobalt is found in lithium-ion batteries used in many smartphones, laptops and electric cars. 40,000 child slaves in Congo are among those risking their lives in appalling conditions to mine the cobalt while the landscape is destroyed.

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— James Melville (@JamesMelville)July 19, 2023

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