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The Democratic Republic of Congo Humanitarian Crisis Explained Part 2.

70% of the world's cobalt is found in the DRC; as the need for more cobalt and other minerals grows, the Congolese people suffer and pay the price with their lives and bodies.

70% of the world’s cobalt is produced in the Congo. Cobalt is an essential mineral for rechargeable batteries in iPhones, Droids, Tablets, Laptops, Electric Vehicles, etc. 

Exposure to Cobalt is hazardous and can result in health risks; it is said you cannot touch or breathe due to its deadly combination. 

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The Mines are described as conditions that no human should ever be in. 

The U.S. is complicit as they demand the need for more Cobalt, Coltan, and other essential minerals located in the Democratic Republic Of Congo. 🇨🇩🇺🇸

Sources

  1. Wilson Center. Org “The DRC Mining Industry: Child Labor and Formalization of Small-Scale Mining.

  2. The Climate Club. Co “ Cobalt Mining in Congo: Environmental Health, Safety, & Human Rights

  3. Energy.gov “What are Critical Materials and Critical Minerals”

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