Bleak photos show the reality of the cobalt mining industry responsible for the batteries in your phone, computer, and car
Everyday necessities like smartphones, computers and electric vehicles all use lithium batteries, meaning they all require cobalt.
A general view of artisanal miners working at the Shabara artisanal mine near Kolwezi on October 12, 2022.Junior Kannah/AFP/Getty Images
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